Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro Tipped to Launch Together in October With Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, 200MP

Highlights

• Realme is expected to launch the GT 8 and GT 8 Pro together in October.
• Both models will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip.
• GT 8 Pro is rumoured to feature a flat 6.85″ 2K OLED Samsung display, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, 7,000+mAh battery and 100W fast charging.

Caption – Realme GT 7 Pro for reference only. (Image credit – Realme)

If the latest rumours hold any ground, Realme might be planning on shifting its strategy for flagship launches. As per a new leak, the Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro are likely to launch together in October. Here’s what we know about this so far.

Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro Launch Schedule (Leaked)

Caption – Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

According to a recent post by popular Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, Realme is shifting its yearly flagship launch schedule starting with Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro. This marks a significant change from the company’s recent approach. Last year, Realme unveiled the GT 7 Pro in November, but the standard GT 7 didn’t arrive until May 2025.

That staggered launch not only split the spotlight between the two models but also highlighted a considerable difference in hardware.

While the GT 7 Pro came equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the regular GT 7 was powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400e.

Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro to Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite 2

This time around, Realme seems to be aiming for a level playing field. The leak suggests that both the GT 8 and GT 8 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850), Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship processor that’s expected to bring significant performance improvements.

Additionally, both phones are rumoured to bring competitive upgrades across the board including enhancements in display quality, periscope zoom capabilities, and battery life. This would position the flagship phones directly against other leading Android flagships.

The Realme GT 8 Pro is expected to feature a flat 6.85-inch 2K OLED display from Samsung, complete with the same AR anti-glare coating used on the “Galaxy S25 Ultra.” Under the hood, it will reportedly pack a battery rated above 7,000mAh, housed within a metal middle frame. Fast charging support is also on the cards with speeds up to “100W.”

On the camera front, the highlight is expected to be a “200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor”, possibly the Samsung HP9, which is also rumoured to appear on Oppo’s upcoming Find X9 Pro.

That’s all the information currently available about the GT 8 Pro. Details about the standard GT 8 remain under wraps for now, but more should surface soon.

FAQs

Q1. When are the Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro expected to launch?

Answer. Both models are likely to launch together in October, marking a shift from Realme’s previous staggered flagship release strategy.

Q2. What processor will power the Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro?

Answer. The leak suggests both phones will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850), a next-gen flagship chip expected to deliver significant performance improvements.

Q3. What are the standout features of the Realme GT 8 Pro?

Answer. It’s rumoured to feature a flat 6.85-inch 2K OLED Samsung display with AR anti-glare coating, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, a battery rated above 7,000mAh, and support for 100W fast charging.

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