The Realme 8S 5G is the advanced version of the Realme 8i. The android phone was announced on the same date as the handset in India. It parades a similar body design but comes with a 5G network.
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It is also the first device to be powered by Dimensity 810 SoC. Apart from that, it comes with a high refresh rate display, 64-megapixel triple cameras, and a massive battery with a fast charge.
Realme 8S 5G Key Specs & Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
- Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
- Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G (6 nm)
- 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
- 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Network
- 5G Network
- Fingerprint (side-mounted)
- Fast Charging 33W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Realme 8s 5G arrives in an exquisite design. The device panel is smooth housing only the cameras, an LED flash, and the Realme logo. The entire body measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm in dimensions and weighs 191 grams.
On the front, it comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a punch-hole design. It delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is covered with glass protection and reaches an 83.9% screen-to-body ratio.
Cameras
The Realme 8S 5G has a squarish camera module on the back panel. The first camera is 64-megapixel primary camera accompanied by the 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.
The camera video quality is capped at 1080p and it features LED flash, HDR, and panorama. The selfies camera is 16 MP with HDR, panorama, and the same 1080p videos.
Hardware and Software
The Realme 8S 5G packs a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset built on a 6nm process node while the octa-core processor is clocking at a speed of 2×2.4 GHz. It has a Mali-G57 MC2 graphics card and runs on Android 11 OS based on Realme UI 2.0.
The inbuilt memory available on the inside is 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. You can still expand the storage by adding a microSD card. It also offers up to 5 GB of virtual RAM expansion.
Battery and Network
The Realme 8S 5G has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W Dart Charge fast charging. The device connectivity options include dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock.
Realme 8S 5G Price and Availability
The Realme 8S will sell at a price of $244 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and $272 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and it will ship in Universe Blue and Universe Purple.
In Nigeria, the Realme 8S 5G will cost about 105,000 Naira, around 1,500 Ghs in Ghana, and 27,000 Ksh in Kenya.
Realme 8S 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme 8S 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G (6 nm), Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Memory: 4GB, 6GB RAM
- Colours: Blue, Purple
- Dimension: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 191 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Triple Rear Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0″, 1.0µm, Panorama, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, 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, 8, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: Yes, 1, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- 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: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
- 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: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 33W
