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Realme's new GT8 arrives in China today, pairing a flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Elite with Ricoh-tuned imaging and a 7,000mAh battery. It's a streamlined sibling to the GT8 Pro — similar on the surface, but with a few key trade-offs and value-focused choices.
Looks and finishes: pick your style up front
The GT8 echoes the Pro's design but drops the customizable camera island. That means you have to choose the finish you want at purchase: matte white, matte blue, or a micro-textured green that changes subtly under light. The build feels premium, with understated differences that matter mainly to style-conscious buyers.
Display and performance: bright, smooth, and capable
Realme equips the GT8 with the 2024 Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset powering a 6.79-inch 1440p AMOLED. The panel uses 144Hz LTPO technology for silky scrolling and variable refresh to save power. Realme rates sustained brightness at 2,000 nits and peak brightness up to an impressive 4,000 nits — specs that promise strong outdoor legibility and vivid HDR highlights.
Camera system: Ricoh color science, different lenses
Photography remains a headline feature thanks to Realme's collaboration with Ricoh. The GT8 keeps the Ricoh-tuned 50MP main sensor (1/1.56-inch) with a 22mm f/1.8 lens, delivering natural colors, sharp detail, and contrast that photographers appreciate. Ricoh modes such as Hi-contrast B&W, Monotone, and Standard give the camera app distinct shooting flavors.
- Main: 50MP, 1/1.56", 22mm f/1.8 — Ricoh-tuned color science
- Telephoto: 50MP, 80mm f/2.8 — longer reach than the Pro's setup, but not the 200MP tele unit
- Ultrawide: 16MP primary ultrawide and an additional 8MP auxiliary sensor for wider perspectives
Those changes mean the GT8's camera experience is different from the Pro: the telephoto offers more practical reach at 80mm, but the ultrawide and overall sensor mix are scaled back in resolution. It’s a trade-off rather than a simple downgrade.
Battery and charging: endurance over headline speeds
Where endurance matters, the GT8 scores big: Realme installs a 7,000mAh battery that will appeal to heavy users. Wired charging tops out at 100W, slightly slower than the Pro's 120W, but Realme claims full charge time is only around two minutes longer (roughly 45 minutes to 100%). Wireless charging is not available on this vanilla model.
Software, camera app and availability
The GT8 ships with Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0. The camera app has been redesigned to highlight the Ricoh collaboration, surfacing the creative shooting modes and color profiles. The phone is on sale in China today in multiple configurations; global pricing and release windows should appear in the coming weeks.
For buyers who prioritize battery life, a bright flagship display, and Ricoh’s distinct photographic tuning, the GT8 is an appealing option. If you need the Pro's highest-end zoom or wireless charging, though, you may want to compare both models closely. We'll bring camera samples and battery tests soon—stay tuned.
Source: gsmarena
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