The Realme 8 Pro is a budget smartphone that was announced by Realme. The android phone is the bigger version of the Realme 8 device. It packs an impressive 108 MP rear camera and a single 128GB storage with different RAM.
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Realme 8 Pro Key Specs & Features
- 6.4 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi)
- Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
- Octa-core Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (under display, optical)
- 4G LTE Network
- Fast Charging 50W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 4500 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Realme 8 Pro is built and design with an AG glass on the rear panel which has a matte finish. It measures 8.1mm thick and weighs 172 grams. The device is available in Infinite Blue, Punk Black(only for Europe), and Infinite Black.
There is also a special Illuminating yellow that packs fluorescent materials on the back which glows in dark situations. This model is for India only.
On the front side, it has a 6.4-inch AMOLED Samsung screen. This display features FHD+ resolution, 180Hz touch sampling rate, sunlight mode up to 1000 nits brightness, DC light dimming, Eye protection. It has an Always-on display and a higher screen-to-body ratio.
Cameras
For photography, it has a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 camera capable of 9-in-1 pixel binning and it also has a 1/1.52-inch size. The square camera module also consists of other sensors like 8MP ultrawide and a pair of 2MP sensors.
The front shooter is 16 MP and it has support for Ai-beauty, portrait, nightscape for selfies. The device camera features Super Nightscape, In-sensor Zoom (3x zoom), 2nd-gen starry mode(astrophotography) with time-lapse video support, Tilt-shift mode(Photo & time-lapse video support), dynamic bokeh mode, dual-video, cinematic portrait.
Hardware and Software
The Realme 8 Pro has a Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G chipset that is based on 8nm process technology. It has an octa-core processor clocking at a speed of 2.3 GHz and Adreno 618.
Booting the system is the latest Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top. The inbuilt storage is up to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage.
Battery and Network
Keeping the smartphone on is a 4,500mAh battery with 50W SuperDart charging. It has a 4G LTE network couple based on Android 11 out of the box, Dual-SIM 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, 3.5mm audio jack, Type-C port, Hi-Res Audio support. There is an in-display fingerprint sensor as well for security.
Realme 8 Pro Price and Availability
Realme 8 Pro price starts at around €299 which converts to 135,000 Naira, 2,100 GHS, and 40,000 Ksh in Kenya.
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Realme 8 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme 8 Pro:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
- Processor: Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm), Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 618
- Memory: 6GB, 8GB RAM
- Colours: Infinite Blue, Infinite Black, Punk Black, Illuminating Yellow
- Dimension: 160.6 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 176 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.4 inches Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Quad Cameras, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0″, 1.0µm, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 – International
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (under display, optical)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 50W, 50% in 17 min, 100% in 47 min (advertised)
