realme unveiled the realme GT 8 series in China, the first smartphones featuring Ricoh GR cameras. The base version doesn’t quite come with the interchangeable camera module design, but what does it have? We’ll check it out here.
If you want to learn more about the realme GT 8 Pro, you can check it out here.
realme GT 8
The realme GT 8 still carries over the 50MP main camera with the Ricoh GR anti-glare, 7p lens, and two-axis OIS image stabilization. However, the base variant tones down the 50MP telephoto lens to a 50MP sensor and the ultrawide camera to an 8MP lens.
The trio, this time around, is housed in a more traditional circular camera module with the main and ultrawide set next to each other on top and the telephoto snapper underneath.
On the front, the selfie lens has also been tuned down to a 16MP snapper. However, it does retain being built around a 6.79-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Despite the toned-down cameras, the realme GT 8 still features the Ricoh GR film tones, Quick Focus Mode, and the algorithm engine co-developed with Ricoh.
Underneath, the device is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the custom R1 graphics chip, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, and a 7000mAh battery. Its fast charging support, though, is only up to 100W Super Flash Charge, from the 120W of its Pro sibling.
It also runs on realme UI 7.0 on top of Android 16 and has an IP69, IP68, and IP66 rating.
Full Specifications
| Display | 6.79-inch QHD+ AMOLED 144Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12/16GB |
| Storage | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (Ricoh GR anti-glare, f/1.8, two-aixs OIS) 50MP 3.5x telephoto (f/2.8) 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2) |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 7000mAh 100W Super Flash Charge |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 4 Android updates 5 years security patches |
Pricing and Availability
The realme GT 8 comes in three colors, namely White, Green, and Navy. The device is offered in five configurations priced in China at:
- 12GB+256GB – CNY 2,899 (around PHP 23,700)
- 16GB+256GB – CNY 3,199 (around PHP 26,200)
- 12GB+512GB – CNY 3,399 (around PHP 27,800)
- 16GB+512GB – CNY 3,599 (around PHP 29,500)
- 16GB+1TB – CNY 4,099 (around PHP 33,600)
We expect the realme GT 8 series to debut on the global stage later. As to when, exactly, we’ll have to wait and see.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
