realme has officially unveiled the realme GT8 in China. The flagship phone features a 6.79-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 7000 nits.

Under the hood, the GT8 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with the R1 graphics chip. It comes in multiple configurations: 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB using UFS 4.0.
The camera system is headlined by a Ricoh GR Imaging System. It includes a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 50MP telephoto lens offering 3.5x optical and up to 120x digital zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The front camera is 16MP.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, stereo speakers, VC cooling, and the Sky Signal S1 chip for enhanced signal performance.
The GT8 runs realme UI 7 based on Android 16 and is available in white, green, and blue. It packs a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging, capable of a full charge in 45 minutes.

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Pricing in China starts at CNY 2,899 (around ₱23,791 / $407) for the base 12GB+256GB model, with higher-tier variants reaching up to CNY 4,099 (₱33,640 / USD 575) for the top-end 16GB+1TB. Global availability is expected soon. Stay tuned for more updates.
realme GT8 specs
- Display: 6.79-inch QHD+ AMOLED display, 3136×1440, 144Hz refresh rate, 7000 nits
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with R1 Graphics chip
- RAM: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0
- Rear Cameras:
50MP main, OIS
50MP telephoto, 3.5x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom
8MP ultra-wide
Ricoh GR Imaging System - Front Camera: 16MP
- Network: 5G, 4G LTE
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, GPS
- Others: In-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, USB-C, ultra-linear stereo speakers, x-axis linear motor, VC cooling, Sky Signal S1 chip
- OS: realme UI 7, Android 16
- Colors: White, Green, Blue
- Battery: 7000mAh battery, 100W wired fast charging
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