Realme 8 5G hits India
After debuting in Thailand yesterday, the Realme 8 5G now arrives in India. Despite some design similarities with the Realme 8, the 5G model is an entirely new device that comes with several key differences starting with the chipset.
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Realme 8 5G is the first device in India with MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 SoC. The 7nm chip supports sub-6 GHz connectivity with peak speeds of 2.77Gbps. It comes paired with 4/8GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via microSD.
There’s a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The punch hole cutout houses a 16MP selfie shooter while the fingerprint sensor is now located on the side instead of under the display.
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The camera department is headlined by Samsung’s 48MP GM1 sensor alongside two 2MP modules for macro and portrait shots. You still get a 5,000 mAh battery on board though it ships with a slower 18W charger in the box. The software front is covered by Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top.
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The Realme 8 5G comes in black and blue colors and first sales are scheduled for April 28 at 12 noon. The 4/128GB model will go for INR 14,999 ($200) while the 8/128GB trim will set buyers back INR 16,999 ($226).
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Reader comments
- Anonymous
- 04 May 2021
- D0c
is 4g carrier aggregation available?
- Tusharma
- 23 Apr 2021
- utA
They launched Realme 8 5G very soon after the 4G smartphone. But it looks good enough with the smart camera and the Mediatek 5G chipset.
- AnkitG
- 23 Apr 2021
- utA
The features of this device look good enough at the cost. People will go for the new Dimensity 700 chipset in the device.