realme has just unveiled the realme GT 8 series in China, with the realme GT 8 Pro leading the charge. The Pro version, like the base version, is the first to feature the Ricoh GR camera system, but the Pro version boasts a unique modular camera island.
If you want to read about the realme GT 8, we’ve covered it here.
realme GT 8 Pro
The realme GT 8 Pro features a 50MP Ricoh GR anti-glare main sensor with a 7P high-lens array and five layers of ultra-low-reflection coating.
The device also has an integrated Ricoh GR mode, recreating the iconic 28mm and 40mm focal lengths of the brand. Moreover, the realme GT 8 Pro has a Quick Focus Mode with an immersive viewfinder mode.
Joining the Ricoh main camera is a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP5 lens for telephoto shots and a 50MP ultrawide snapper.
The trio is housed in a camera module with an interchangeable camera plate secured by two Torx screws. This means you can switch out the camera module among the three offerings – square, circle, and a robot-looking one. realme has also shared the 3MF model so you can design and print your own custom module.
The realme GT 8 Pro supports video recording of up to 8K at 30fps, and it can also handle 4K video at 120fps. It features a Super QPD autofocus, dual slope gain (DSG), and a progressive HDR to aid in focusing speed and dynamic range.
realme flexes its recent partnership with Ricoh by co-developing an algorithm engine that helps avoid excessive processing. It, instead, preserves texture, shadow detail, and realism. The device also offers five GR-inspired film-tones like Standard, Positive, Negative, and High-Contrast B&W modes.
The realme GT 8 Pro is built around a 6.79-inch QHD+ 144Hz AMOLED panel, which houses the 32MP front snapper and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage. Along with the flagship Qualcomm chip is a custom R1 chip for better AI and imaging tasks. It draws juice from a 7000mAh cell with support for 120W Super Flash Charging technology and 50W wireless flash charging.
realme has also committed support for up to 4 major Android updates and up to 5 years of security patches.
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-axis OIS) 200MP telephoto (Samsung ISOCELL HP5, 1/1.56-inch, f/2.6) 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0) |
| Front Camera | 32MP |
| Battery | 7000mAh 120W Super Flash Charge 50W wireless Flash Charge |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 4 Android updates 5 years of security patches |
Pricing and Availability
The realme GT 8 Pro is available in three colors: White, Green, and Blue. It is offered in five memory configurations, and these are priced at:
- 12GB+256GB – CNY 3,999 (around PHP 32,800)
- 16GB+256GB – CNY 4,299 (around PHP 35,200)
- 12GB+512GB – CNY 4,499 (around PHP 36,800)
- 16GB+512GB – CNY 4,699 (around PHP 38,500)
- 16GB+1TB – CNY 5,199 (around PHP 42,600)
We expect the realme GT 8 Pro and its vanilla sibling to be unveiled in the global market at a later date.
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.
