Realme 8 5G – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Realme 8 5G
Brand: Realme
Rating: 4.75 (8 reviews)

Added: 04.23.21 | Updated: 04.24.23

Model: 8 5G
Brand: Realme
Rating: 4.75 out of 5 (8 votes)
Price: 170 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2021
Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 185 g
Chipset: MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm)
Built-in memory: 64GB 4GB RAM
Screen: IPS LCD 6.5 inches
Battery: 5000 mAh
Rear camera: Triple, 48MP
Front camera: Single, 16MP

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Common

Brand and model	Realme 8 5G
Launch date	2021, April 21

Price

First price	170 EUR

Design

Height	6.4 in (162.5 mm)
Width	2.94 in ( 74.8 mm)
Depth	0.33 in ( 8.5 mm)
Weight	6.53 oz (185 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	6.5 in
Screen Area	102.0 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 2400 px
Points per inch	405 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	20:9
Ratio (screen:body)	83.9%
Additional Features	-90Hz -480 nits (typ) -600 nits
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	- Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Internal Memory	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Triple
Specs	-48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
Features	HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 -5G - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh
Type	Li-Po, non-removable
Charging	-Fast charging 18W

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio
Others	-24-bit/192kHz audio

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

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Realme 8 5G AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Realme 8 5G scores 367012 points in AnTuTu 9, powered by the MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 9 Score	367012 (Position 620 out of 1347)

Antutu 9 Ranking
614. Ulefone Armor 20WT	370010
615. Ulefone Power Armor 19T	370009
616. Ulefone Armor 21	370006
617. Oukitel WP22	370004
618. vivo V21s	368997
619. Tecno Phantom X	368996
620. Realme 8 5G	367012
621. Tecno Pova 4 Pro	366471
622. Tecno Pova 4	365852
623. Ulefone Armor 12 5G	365458
624. Doogee V10	365007
625. realme 10 5G	363111
626. Doogee V20 Pro	362934

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Realme. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Realme 8 5G Release Date

The Realme 8 5G was officially announced and released on April 21, 2021. It is available in Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black.

Realme 8 5G Price

The Realme 8 5G starts at 170 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
64GB 4GB RAM	170 EUR
128GB 4GB RAM	170 EUR
128GB 6GB RAM	170 EUR
128GB 8GB RAM	170 EUR

A 256GB version of the Realme 8 5G is not officially available — 128GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Realme 8 5G cost?

The price of the Realme 8 5G varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 170 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Realme 8 5G come out?

The Realme 8 5G was released on April 21, 2021.

What is the size and weight of Realme 8 5G ?

The Realme 8 5G has dimensions of Height: 162.5 mm Width: 74.8 mm Thickness: 8.5 mm and weighs approximately 185 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Realme 8 5G?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 px at a pixel density of 405 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Realme 8 5G have?

Device comes with chipset MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) with processor Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55). Realme 8 5G is available with internal memory of 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Realme 8 5G?

The device have a Triple rear camera setup with specs of 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Realme 8 5G?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide) and features like HDR

What colors does the Realme 8 5G come in?

The Realme 8 5G is available in the following colors: Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Realme 8 5G?

The Realme 8 5G scores 367012 points in AnTuTu 9.