It has been weeks since I got the newest smartphone from realme – the realme 8 5G. I wasn’t really expecting much from the unit but as I used it on a day-to-day basis, I suddenly felt the love for it that I decided to eventually make it as my secondary phone to use.
The mid-range smartphone leads the 5g race as it brings extraordinary performance, speed, and connectivity making it easier for more people to access 5G. And because it’s a phone that can actually give more than it’s price, I wouldn’t be surprised if the unit will eventually be sold out in the market.
Keep on reading and will tell you more about realme 8 5G
Boasting a Dimensity 700 5G Processor, the realme 8 5G promises exceptional performance, ideal for today’s data-driven lifestyle. Leading in industry design standards, realme 8 5G measures 8.5mm in thickness and 185g in weight to provide a slim, lightweight feel. It also comes packed with 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display and 5000mAh massive battery, making the realme 8 5G the most powerful 5G smartphone in its segment.
realme 8 5G Specifications
| Processor | Dimensity 700 5G ProcessorCPU：8 Octa-cores Arm Cortex-A76 @ Up to 2.2GHz Arm Cortex-A55 @ Up to 2GHzGPU：Arm Mali-G57 MC2 950MHz |
| Storage & RAM | 8GB + 128GB RAM： 8GB LPDDR4x dual-channelROM：128GB UFS 2.1 |
| Display | 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display16.5cm (6.5”) FullscreenResolution：2400×1080 FHD+Screen-to-body ratio：90.5%Maximum brightness: 600nit |
| Charging & Battery | 5000mAh massive battery（typ）18W Quick ChargeIncludes a 9V/2A charger & cableUSB Type-C port |
| Camera | 48MP Nightscape Camera 48MP Ultra HD Main Camera FOV: 80° Aperture: F1.8 Lens combination: 6P B&W Portrait Lens FOV: 89° Aperture: F2.4 Lens combination: 3P 4cm Macro Lens FOV: 89° Aperture: F2.4 Lens combination: 3P Photography function：Photo, Video, Nightscape, 48M Mode, Pro mode, Panorama, Portrait, Time-lapse, Slow Motion, Super Text, AI Scan, Super Macro Video recording：Support 1080P/30fps video recordingSupport 720P/30fps video recordingSupport 720P / 120fps slow-motion video recording 16MP AI Beauty Selfie 16MP Primary cameraFOV: 79.3° Aperture: F2.1 Lens combination: 5P Photography function：Photo, video, panorama, portrait, nightscape, time-lapse photography Video recording：Support 1080P/30fps video recordingSupport 720P/30fps video recording |
| Cellular & Wireless | 3-Card Slot2 SIM Slot + 1 MicroSD Slot Wireless network2.4/5 GHz802.11 a/b/g/n/acBluetooth 5.1 |
| Navigation | GPS / AGPS/ Glonass / Beidou / Galileo / Qzss |
| Size & Weight | Height: 162.5mmWidth: 74.8mmDepth: 8.5.mmWeight≈185g |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor / Light Sensor / Proximity Sensor / Gyro-meter / Acceleration Sensor |
| Operating System | realme UI 2.0Based on Android 11 |
| Packing List | realme 8 5G18W Quick ChargerUSB Type-C CableProtect CaseProtect FilmSIM Card ToolQuick GuideImportant Info Booklet with Warranty Card |
Realme 8 5G is available in Supersonic Blue and Superesonic black. What I got is a supersonic blue in 8GB + 128GB. The smartphone is aesthetically pleasing and I love the flare at the back as light bounces on it. It got a sleek and slender finish with a dimension fit to the hand.
And speaking of dimension, one will definitely enjoy watching or playing games using the realme 8 5G. realme 8 5G comes with a 6.5-inch 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display with a 90Hz refresh rate and maximum 180Hz sampling rate. This gives us a wide HD viewing quality on the go.
It is capable of producing 90 frames per second, the 90Hz display has a refresh rate that is 50% higher than the conventional 60Hz display, resulting in a seamless and smooth visual experience with every swipe of the screen. With a 6.5-inch display and an incredible screen-to-body ratio, the realme 8 5G brings us a supreme visual experience. In short, its fast and efficient.
realme 8 5G adopts the Dimensity 700 5G processor, which mixes two highly capable Arm Cortex-A76 cores in its octa-core CPU operating up to a speedy 2.2GHz. Dimensity 700 uses the leading 7nm production processor, which is up to 28% more power-efficient than an equivalent 8nm process, allowing the Dimensity 700 to use its high-performance processors while efficiently consuming power, extending battery life to keep you connected for longer. The Dimensity 700 brings a powerful GPU – Arm Mali-G57 MC2 with 950MHz clock speed and supports 90Hz high refresh rate screen technology.
Dimensity 700 5G processor supports 5G Dual SIM Dual Standby, letting the phone support 5G SIM cards online by 5G network. Advanced Dual Network Acceleration technology also allows for Wi-Fi and 5G network overlay.
I tried using the phone for the game Mobile Legends and I didn’t get any problems with either loading or while playing the game.
The photo and video quality are always on top of my list whenever I’m picking a new phone. Realme 8 5G didn’t fail to deliver. It got a 48MP Nightscape Camera and has different photography functions like Photo, Video, Nightscape, 48M Mode, Pro mode, Panorama, Portrait, Time-lapse, Slow Motion, Super Text, AI Scan, Super Macro. The primary camera can give us 16MP with AI beauty selfie and can also give us panorama, portrait, nightscape, & time-lapse photography.
Video recording supports 1080P/30fps, 720P/30fps and 720P / 120fps slow-motion video recording
Here are some sample photos I took using realme 8 5G.
And with smartphones becoming almost part of our day-to-day activities, relying on long battery life would be very important. realme 8 5G is equipped with a 5000mAh massive battery that makes it ideal for day-to-day use. With the 18W type-c quick charge, the 5000mAh battery can be fully charged rapidly.
In addition, realme 8 5G supports Smart 5G Power Saving. As 5G brings more power consumption to the phone, realme introduces this feature to avoid strain on its battery life. Smart 5G technology can intelligently sense the surrounding signal environment and “senselessly” switch between 4G and 5G without switching time, which achieves 30% lower power consumption than phones without the Smart 5G feature.
Super Power Saving Mode uses CPU tuning, backlight adjustment, and other strategies and targeted power-saving measures for specific applications. With this feature, the system power consumption is reduced, and the phone life is extended. Sleep Standby Optimization, App Quick Freeze, and Screen Battery Optimization also optimize the device for power-saving solutions.
Overall, this unit simply delivers more than expected. And definitely, the 5G function is just at the tip of what this smartphone can offer. Its fast, efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and can last for more than a day of usage.
The realme 8 5G (8+128GB) is still available at the SRP of PHP11,990 via realme’s official flagship store in Shopee, and in nearly 600 realme stores and over 4,000 partner dealers nationwide.
The realme 8 5G can be purchased via Home Credit at a 6-month installment plan at 0 % interest. In addition, realme 8 5G postpaid plans with leading telcos Globe and Smart will be unveiled to the public soon.
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