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Realme 8 5G

Specifications

Realme 8 5G
Realme 8 5G (8 Series)
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 700 8 x 2 - 2.2 GHz, Cortex-A76 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.50 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 405 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash, 128 GB 
, 115 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3,5mm-Audioport, Card Reader: microSD bis 1 TB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, 2G, 3G, 4G (B1/3/5/7/8/17/18/20/26/38/40/41), 5G, Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.5 x 162.5 x 74.8 ( = 0.33 x 6.4 x 2.94 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Ion
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 48 MPix f/​1.8, phase comparison-AF, LED-flash, Videos @1080p/​30fps (Camera 1); 2.0MP, f/​2.4, macro lens (Camera 2); 2.0MP, f/​2.4, monochrome (Camera 3)
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix f/​2.1, Videos @1080p/​30fps
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, quick charger, USB cable, silicone bumper, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS , fanless
Weight
185 g ( = 6.53 oz / 0.41 pounds), Power Supply: 100 g ( = 3.53 oz / 0.22 pounds)
Price
199 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 74.8% - average
Average of 29 scores (from 54 reviews)
price: 87%, performance: 74%, features: 73%, display: 77% mobility: 87%, workmanship: 77%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Realme 8 5G

80.2% realme 8 5G Smartphone Review - Fast mobile internet for little money | Notebookcheck
It is rare to get a 5G smartphone this cheap: The realme 8 5G costs just 199 Euros. It even comes with a 90 Hz display and a pretty fast SoC. Is the smartphone the new price-performance king?
80% Realme 8 5G review: a budget phone with decent specs
Source: T3 English
If you're on a tight budget the Realme 8 5G is worth considering. It won't cost you much at all but will still give you decent specs across the board. Realme has had to make a few sacrifices to keep the price this low like leaving out wireless charging and not making it waterproof but you won't feel as though you're massively missing out. Granted this isn't a knock-out handset with a high-end camera or super speedy processor but what you do get is a reliable phone that works well. It'll handle most day-to-day tasks and you can snap clear shots with the camera system as long as the lighting is right. What's more, is that you won't need to worry too much about preserving your battery while you go about your business. It's not the best phone you can get but it is great value for money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/05/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Realme 8 5G review
Source: Tech Advisor English
While 5G at the Realme 8 5G's price point is an impressive achievement in itself, the company trimmed a little too much off this generation's budget 5G blower to render it a worthwhile buy versus the competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Realme 8 5G Review – Better Price but with Downgraded Specs?
Source: Manila Shaker English
Overall, Realme 8 5G is a worthy device and one of this era’s affordable 5G handsets. Even though it has downgraded specs from the Realme 7 5G, Realme managed to fit the price ratio inside the competition’s bracket. Most competitors offer the same chipset, and it feels like a counter-offer. If you’re not into 5G, some devices within the price range offer more than you expected. On top of that, if you still want to experience having the latest realme phone, the Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro are both equipped with a Super AMOLED panels and have more cameras and megapixels. But they are more pricey than the Realme 8 5G.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2021
realme 8 5G Full Review
Source: Yugatech English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2021
realme 8 5G Review
Source: Yugatech English
Locally the realme 8 5G has an SRP of PHP 11,990, making it a worthy contender in the affordable 5G smartphone market. It is slightly better than the 5G-ready POCO M3 Pro and Redmi Note 10, but if 5G connectivity isn’t much of a priority for you, there are better options available in its price range. Nonetheless, if 5G connectivity is something you really want to experience, which by the way will still depend on if it’s available in your area, then the realme 8 5G is a recommendable smartphone for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2021
realme 8 5G Unboxing and Hands-On
Source: Yugatech English
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2021
80% Realme 8 5G review
Source: Techradar English
Then we have Realme, which already has a long line of solid, inexpensive phones behind it. New for 2021 is the Realme 8 5G, which offers more of the same: a respectable level of performance and an appealing design for not much money at all. In fact, you won't be able to find a cheaper 5G phone than this right now in some markets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
77% Realme 8 5G review
Source: GSM Arena English
The Realme 8 5G's early bird price is €179, but it will climb up to €199 once the promotion ends. If you get one at the special price, it will make a perfect sense - you probably won't be able to find a better offer. And we do recommend getting it while this deal lasts.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 77%
70% Realme 8 5G review: A good cheap 5G phone
Source: Tom's Guide English
It’s hard to find 5G compatibility on budget phones, so the Realme 8 5G just existing is already a benefit. It’s also got a surprisingly nice display for such a cheap phone with its AMOLED panel and 90Hz refresh rate, so you can put that 5G to good use enjoying a video or online gaming while away from Wi-Fi.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Realme 8 5G Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Realme 8 5G is a competently built budget phone, offering admirable stamina and, of course, 5G connectivity. Its 90Hz LCD screen is of adequate quality, and the phone’s performance is perfectly decent for everyday tasks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Realme 8 5G review: Brings 5G on a budget
Source: Gadgets Now English
To ensure that the phone is future-ready — 5G support — Realme has made quite a few compromises compared to the non-5G variant of the smartphone. The Realme 8 has a better display and better charging capabilities. Realme 8 5G misses out on both features.The phone’s design is quite nice but it is a fingerprint magnet. The camera performance leaves a lot to be desired on most counts. Having said that, if you are looking for a phone that handles routine tasks capably and easily then this could be the phone for you. Realme has done a fine job on making a phone that will please most users who buy devices for good performance and little else. Starting at Rs 14,999, Realme has got 5G on a budget but don’t forget that there’s still no clarity on when 5G will be ready in India. Realme 8 5G is a phone that is ‘future-ready’ but misses out on some of the features that matter in the present.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
65% Review: The Realme 8 5G shows us the real cost of 5G
Source: Android Police English
For the sake of 5G connectivity, the phone sacrifices a bunch of features available in Realme’s own competing devices — the Realme 8 and the Narzo 30 Pro 5G. The camera setup is inadequate, charging is slow, and the display, though isn't bad, is not an OLED panel. While these may not seem like absolute dealbreakers, there are competing offerings like the Realme 8, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, and the Moto G40 Fusion that offer a lot more bang for your buck and even have extras like stereo speakers, higher-refresh-rate displays, IP certification, glass backs (granted, that's subjective), and faster charging. In order to qualify to be the cheapest 5G phone in the Indian market, the Realme 8 5G makes too many compromises. Being the cheapest 5G phone is of little value when 5G spectrum hasn't even been auctioned in the country, and mass adoption is at least a couple of years away. Rest assured that by the time 5G rolls out for real, you'll have a buffet of budget phones to choose from that will be better on all fronts.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 65%
73% Realme 8 5G Review: A Solid Showing For The New Dimensity 700 Soc
Source: Think Digit English
The Realme 8 5G is a feather in the company's cap when it comes to performance in phones under 20K. The smartphone performs admirably well in most scenarios and beats out its competitors in most benchmarks. The phone's real-world performance didn't disappoint either when it comes to gaming or day-to-day tasks. What did disappoint us though is the camera's performance that proved to be mediocre, at best.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 74% performance: 79% workmanship: 68%
70% Realme 8 5G review: all eggs in one basket
Source: 91mobiles English
The Realme 8 5G is a capable phone in the performance aspect but its average camera quality and less than impressive charging speeds do raise some question marks. Yes, you are getting 5G on a budget but does it really make sense to sacrifice some key aspects of a smartphone experience just to have the next-gen communication standard, especially since the networks aren’t available yet? I think not. Getting a 5G-capable flagship or even a mid-range phone is acceptable since they are devices that will end up being used for a longer time. 5G on budget phones right now does not make them a worthwhile investment. Display and software on the Realme 8 5G are decent but the downgrade to IPS LCD is again a compromise that could have been avoided. I think that the Redmi Note 10 Pro is an extraordinary device that does miss out on 5G, but is a better phone in just about all other aspects, available at a similar price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Realme 8 5G hands-on review: What’s the point?
Source: Laptop Mag English
The Realme 8 5G delivers on fast data speeds, long-lasting battery life and a fluid 90Hz display — sacrificing camera quality, an in-screen fingerprint reader and the inclusion of a fast charger, alongside downgrading internal components and stuffing it full with bloatware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2021

Foreign Reviews

Realme 8 5G
Source: Techtest.org German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2021
81% Realme 8 5G
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Realme 8 5G solides Smartphone mit großem Akku und 90 Hz Display
Source: Android User German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2021
Realme 8 5G
Source: ChinaMobileMag German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2021
89% realme 8 5G Test: Günstiges 5G-Handy mit guter Ausstattung
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 100% performance: 50% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
80% 5G zum kleinen Preis
Source: Basic Tutorials German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 60%
80% 90 Hertz, 5G und viel Power für 200 Euro
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Test du Realme 8 5G: Une baisse de prix cher payée
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Diese Preissenkung macht Euch nicht glücklich
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Starke Alternative zum Redmi Note 9T?
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Realme 8 5G im Praxis-Test: 5G für unter 200 Euro?
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Positive: Good price; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2021
81% Realme 8 5G, análisis: una gran batería y 5G por un precio muy competitivo
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 75% display: 83% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
79% realme 8 5G, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 79% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Realme 8 5G, análisis: un móvil ideal para adentrarse en velocidades 5G
Source: El Sabio Informatico Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; powerful processor; nice cameras; high autonomy; good price. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2021
88% REVIEW: realme 8 5G é o smartphone com tecnologia 5G mais barato do mercado
Source: Showmetech.com.br Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 95% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Review Realme 8 5G | Excelente custo-benefício em 5G e processamento
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN
Positive: Attractive price; support 5G; 8GB RAM. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2021
80% Recensione Realme 8 5G: oggi o mai più (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 85% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 75%
77% Realme 8 5G - Recensione
Source: Geek 4 You Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 77%
85% Recensione Realme 8 5G
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 85% display: 73% mobility: 89% workmanship: 75%
73% Recensione Realme 8 5G: le reti di nuova generazione sono per tutti
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 73% features: 71%
80% Recensione Realme 8 5G
Source: Batista70Phone Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 80%
60% Test realme 8 5G : Un air de déjà vu et un prix plancher pour un accès à la 5G
Source: Les Mobiles French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Test Realme 8 5G : la 5G en plus, le reste en moins
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Prise en main du Realme 8 5G: Smartphone pas cher mais concessions cher payées
Source: Nextpit France French FR→EN
Positive: Excellent display; powerful processor; large battery capacity. Negative: Poor cameras; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2021
Prise en main du realme 8 5G : que vaut "le smartphone 5G le plus abordable du marché français" ?
Source: CNet France French FR→EN
Positive: Good price; support 5G; excellent display; nice cameras; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2021
75% Recenzja realme 8 5G – (prawie) najlepszy smartfon z 5G do 1000 złotych
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 65% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
76% [Recenzja] realme 8 5G – rodzina w komplecie, ale z innym nastawieniem
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
realme 8 5G - test taniego smartfonu z modemem 5G
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Support 5G; decent hardware; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/25/2021
Szukajcie go w promocji – recenzja realme 8 5G
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Nice cameras; beautiful display; high performance; good price; support 5G; minijack slot. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Обзор realme 8 5G 4/64GB. Доступный среднебюджетник с 5G
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; nice display; decent performance; great cameras; fast fingerprint sensor; support 5G; NFC module; support both dual SIM and memory card slot; large battery capacity. Negative: Slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2021
Máy Cũ Còn Ngon - Realme 8 sau hơn 7 tháng ra mắt: Helio G95 vẫn cho hiệu năng tốt, pin dùng hơn 10 tiếng liên tục
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Decent processor; nice performance; long battery life; modern design; impressive cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/14/2022
5 lý do bạn nên cân nhắc và chọn mua chiếc realme 8 5G
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; support 5G; high performance; large battery capacity; excellent display; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/17/2021
Đánh giá chi tiết Realme 8 5G: Chiến game bao đã với Dimensity 700, màn hình 90 Hz và pin dùng liên tục 9 tiếng
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; great display; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2021
Trên tay realme 8 5G chính hãng: Dimensity 700 5G, 3 camera 48MP, 90Hz, pin khủng, giá chỉ 7.99 triệu
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; support 5G; nice triple cameras; large battery capacity; attractive price.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2021
Trên tay và trải nghiệm nhanh realme 8 5G: Dimensity 700 5G, 8GB RAM có khả năng mở rộng, hiệu năng tốt
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Decent hardware; nice performance; long battery life; good price; support 5G.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2021
Trên tay Realme 8 5G: Ngoại hình thanh lịch, pin sử dụng thoải mái trong một ngày và hỗ trợ công nghệ mạng 5G
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Stylish design; long battery life; quick charging; support 5G.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2021
Trên tay Realme 8 5G: Khác hoàn toàn so với bản 4G ở Việt Nam
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Slim size; light weight; elegant design; nice display; large battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/24/2021
realme 8 5G scurt review: acum și cu conectivitate rapidă
Source: Arena IT →EN
Positive: Support 5G; nice connectivity; good price; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Realme 8 5G review: un terminal dotat, destul de accesibil
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Powerful processor; support 5G; high autonomy; decent cameras; good price. Negative: Poor display; average performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021

Comment

ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Dimensity 700: The Dimensity 700 is a fast mid-range SoC with an integrated 5G modem. It includes two fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.2 GHz and six power efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.50":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


74.8%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2021-05-23)