Highlights
- Realme GT 8 series will debut in October, featuring a redesigned look and flagship-grade hardware.
- GT 8 and GT 8 Pro are expected to run on the unreleased Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.
- GT 8 may feature a 6.6″ flat display and approx 7,000mAh battery, while the Pro could offer a 6.85″ 2K OLED and 200MP periscope camera.
The next wave of Android flagships is set to roll out from September with Xiaomi expected to kick things off. While details on that are still limited, Realme has officially confirmed that its own major release is coming soon. Here’s what we know so far.
Realme GT 8 Series – Launch Date
Realme Vice President Wang Wei recently announced that the GT 8 series will debut in October. He had earlier teased that the lineup will feature a completely redesigned look and “will definitely have surprises.”
Caption – Realme Vice President Wang Wei confirming GT 8 Series launch. (Image credit – Gizmochina)
Those surprises may include flagship-grade hardware capable of competing with top Android brands. Both the GT 8 and GT 8 Pro are expected to run on Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) chipset.
Realme GT 8 Series – Rumoured Specs
While most leaks so far have centred on the Pro edition, a new Weibo leak has shed light on the standard GT 8. Unlike the Pro’s rumoured 6.85-inch 2K OLED display, the GT 8 is tipped to have a smaller 6.6-inch flat screen. Despite its compact size, it could pack a massive 7,000mAh battery (approx).
Caption – Wiebo tipsters shared a Realme GT 8 display leak. (Screenshot from Gizmochina)
The GT 8 series is also expected to introduce design upgrades over its predecessor and will run on Realme UI 7 based on Android 16. For the GT 8 Pro, reports suggest a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, an improved motor, dual speakers, a metal middle frame, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor
Pricing may also see a bump. While the GT 7 Pro launched at 3,599 Yuan ($500), the GT 8 Pro is rumoured to start at 3,999 Yuan ($555).
FAQs
Q1. When is the Realme GT 8 series launching?
Answer. Realme has confirmed that the GT 8 series will launch in October, as announced by Vice President Wang Wei.
Q2. What are the key specs of the Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro?
Answer. GT 8 is expected to feature a 6.6-inch flat display, a 7,000mAh battery, and run on Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. GT 8 Pro is rumoured to include a 6.85-inch 2K OLED display, 200MP periscope telephoto camera, dual speakers, metal frame, and ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Q3. What is the expected price of the Realme GT 8 Pro?
Answer. The GT 8 Pro is rumoured to start at 3,999 Yuan (approximately $555), which is higher than the GT 7 Pro’s launch price of 3,599 Yuan ($500).
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