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Realme 8 5G gets Dynamic RAM Expansion support with the new update

Pranav — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 03:14:51 +0000

Realme has pushed virtual RAM expansion feature to many of its recently launched smartphones. The feature first arrived in the Realme Narzo 30 5G and followed by the Realme X7 Max 5G smartphone. Now, Realme has released the RAM expansion a.k.a Dynamic RAM Expansion feature for the Realme 8 5G smartphone.

The new firmware update carries the version number RMX3085_11.A.19. It brings 2GB of Dynamic RAM Expansion support. For those who are unaware, the feature uses some space of the internal storage and uses it as virtual RAM. It is quite helpful for users with less RAM out of the box.

Apart from this feature, the update brings bug fixes and performance improvements. It also brings the new July 2021 Android security patch.

Realme 8 5G Specifications

The Realme 8 5G has a 6.5-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. It has a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600 nits. It has a 16-megapixel camera at the front for selfies. At the rear, it boasts a triple camera system with 48-megapixel primary lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and lastly a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. It features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security. It boots on Android 11 out of the box.

Realme 8 5G gets a 4GB + 64GB version in India priced at Rs. 13999 (~$191)

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 14 May 2021 15:33:07 +0000

Chinese smartphone maker Realme has launched a cheaper variant of the budget Realme 8 5G with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The Realme 8 5G was launched in India back in April but was available in 4GB + 128GB priced at Rs. 14,999 (~$200) and an 8GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs. 16,999 (~$227). The new 4GB + 64GB variant brings even more affordability to an already affordable smartphone. It is priced at Rs. 13999 (~$191) and will go on sale on May 18th.

Apart from the new memory option, this variant still retains the same features as the higher memory options. As a reminder, the Realme 8 5G packs a 6.5-inch LCD display having an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and has a pixel density of 405 PPI, as well as a peak brightness of 600 nits. The display has a 90.5% screen-to-body ratio and houses a punch-hole at the top left corner.

The budget smartphone is powered by a 5G-enabled Dimensity 700 SoC backed by LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It equally comes with a dedicated MicroSD slot, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, QZSS, and GLONASS. The Indian version, sadly, doesn’t come with NFC.

For photography, the Realme 8 5G features a triple camera setup at the rear which includes a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. For selfies, there is a 16MP snapper housed in the punch-hole.

Under the hood, the device crams a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging which charges over a USB Type-C port. For interface, it runs Android 11-based realme UI 2.0. The phone packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Realme 8 5G comes in Supersonic Black and Supersonic Blue color options. It will be sold on Flipkart, realme.com, and offline stores.

Realme 8 with Helio G95 and Dimensity 700-powered Realme 8 5G arrive Europe

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 12 May 2021 16:53:32 +0000

In the past few years, Realme has continued to make inroads into overseas markets with its affordable smartphones. Its mid-rangers continue to attract the attention of its growing customer base. Weeks after an impressive unveiling of its most recent offerings in India, Realme has launched the Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G smartphones across Europe. The United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain are the first countries in Europe that the mid-range smartphones will berth before it subsequently spreads across the continent within few days, expectedly.

We note that the two smartphones – Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G are essentially different phones, with few similarities. Principally, the 5G version has greater functionality than expected and offers a 48MP triple camera on the rear, compared to the Realme 8, which has a 64MP primary camera in a quad-camera setup. The 5G version has a 30W fast charging capability, while the LTE version only offers 18W charging speed. In terms of the processors, you get a MediaTek chipset on both models but while the 8 4G packs a Helio G95 chipset, the Realme 8 5G is powered by a Dimensity 700 SoC.

The Realme 8 4G is available in 4GB and 6GB RAM capacity, together with 64GB and 128GB internal storage. The two variants are priced respectively as £199 and £219. It is already available for direct purchase from Realme in three color options: Cyber silver, Punk black, and Cyber black. The three color variants of the Realme 8 are well-adorned with a touch of Realme excellence. On the other hand, the Realme 8 5G comes in two variants in terms of the available RAM and storage. The 4GB/64GB version is available for £199, while the 6GB/128GB variant will go for £249. A three-day discount window of £20 is open for everyone who preorders on or before May 15. Actual sales commence on May 20 for both the Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G in the aforementioned European countries.

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realme 8 5G launched in India with Dimensity 700 SoC and 90Hz display

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:51:44 +0000

Chinese smartphone maker realme has officially launched the realme 8 5G in India as scheduled. As expected, it is the same phone that was unveiled in Thailand yesterday. For those unaware, this device is nothing but a rebranded realme V13 5G with a different selfie camera.

realme 8 5G Specifications and Features

The newly launched realme 8 5G flaunts a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 405 PPI, and 90Hz refresh rate. This display has 600 nits peak brightness, 90.5% screen-to-body ratio, and a punch-hole at the top left corner.

The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The realme 8 5G is the first smartphone with this chipset in India.

For optics, the device houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. Whereas, on the front, the phone nests a 16MP shooter inside the punch-hole for selfies and video calls (realme V13 5G has an 8MP selfie camera).

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS). It also has all the essential sensors and ports like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. However, it lacks NFC, which is present in the variant launched in Thailand.

Lastly, the smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, runs realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5mm in dimensions, weighs 185g, and comes in two colors (Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue).

realme 8 5G Price and Availability

The realme 8 5G will retail for the following price tags in India.

4GB + 128GB – ₹14,999 ($200)
8GB + 128GB – ₹16,999 ($227)

The first sale of the phone is scheduled for April 28 at 12 PM. It will be available for purchase on the realme online store and Flipkart.

Like most realme products, the handset will be soon available at offline retail stores across the country.

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realme 8 5G India launch date is April 22

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:11:28 +0000

Chinese smartphone maker realme has been teasing the launch of realme 8 5G in India for the past few days. The brand has now officially confirmed the launch date. The handset will be debuting in India a day after its global debut in Thailand.

According to the official realme online channels, the realme 8 5G will launch in India on April 22. The product launch event will be livestreamed from 12:30 PM IST on the realme India YouTube channel.

As per previous reports, the upcoming realme 8 5G will be a rebranded realme V13 5G. Hence, it will be the first MediaTek Dimensity 700 smartphone in India.

The device is expected to sport an FHD+ 6.5-inch LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 600 nits peak brightness, and a punch hole at the top left corner.

In China, the realme V13 5G is sold with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 storage. As of now, there’s no info on realme 8 5G’s storage variants for India.

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Further, the phone will house a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup on the back and an 8MP selfie camera inside the punch-hole on the front.

Other features of this handset will include dual-SIM, dual-band WiFi. Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou, A-GPS), dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack with Hi-Res certification, and realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging via USB Type-C port and will have all the essential sensors (accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope).

Last but not least, the realme 8 5G will measure 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5mm in dimensions, weigh around 185g, and will be available in two colors (Black, Blue).

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