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Realme 8 5G launch highlights: Priced starting Rs 14,999, first sale on 28 April

tech2 News Staff • April 22, 2021, 13:39:21 IST
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Realme 8 5G to come with 128 GB of internal storage (expandable up to 1 TB) and a 90 Hz refresh rate display.

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Realme 8 5G launch highlights: Priced starting Rs 14,999, first sale on 28 April
April 22, 2021, 13:39:21 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G with up to 8 GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC launched in India, priced starting Rs 14,999- Technology News, Firstpostwww.firstpost.com
April 22, 2021, 13:09:21 (IST)
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Realme has also teased that it will be the first to release a smartphone sporting the new MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC in India
April 22, 2021, 13:08:05 (IST)
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Realme has also announced the ‘Illimunating Yellow’ variant of the Realme 8 Pro 5G

April 22, 2021, 13:06:56 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G pricing

4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage: Rs 14,999

8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage: Rs 16,999

First sale on 28 April at 12 pm on Flipkart and realme.com

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April 22, 2021, 13:04:24 (IST)
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Revisiting the Realme 8 5G specifications

April 22, 2021, 13:03:58 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G comes with the new Realme UI 2.0

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April 22, 2021, 13:03:23 (IST)
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The Realme 8 5G comes with DRE technology, which is popularly known as virtual RAM tech

April 22, 2021, 13:02:00 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G has up to 1 TB expandable storage

April 22, 2021, 13:01:13 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G has a side mounted fingerprint sensor

April 22, 2021, 13:00:43 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G sports a 48 MP quad camera setup

April 22, 2021, 12:58:01 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G comes with 5,000 mAh battery

It comes with 18W quick charge.

April 22, 2021, 12:55:22 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC

It uses ARM Mali G57 GPU

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April 22, 2021, 12:54:13 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with 90 Hz refresh rate

April 22, 2021, 12:53:48 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G is just 8.5 mm thick

April 22, 2021, 12:50:26 (IST)
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The Realme 8 5G comes in two colour variants

April 22, 2021, 12:48:55 (IST)
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Our first look at the Realme 8 5G

April 22, 2021, 12:44:05 (IST)
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Madhav Sheth answers the often asked question: Why do we need 5G phones when the network isn’t ready?

Sheth says he wants Realme users to be future-ready. Besides, he points out that 5G chipsets are not just about the network but the latest nano chip processors.

April 22, 2021, 12:41:27 (IST)
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Realme CEO Madhav Sheth is now addressing the event

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April 22, 2021, 12:33:32 (IST)
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The Realme launch event is now live and comedian Kenny Sebastian has opened the event, and it’s made our week! 

April 22, 2021, 12:30:45 (IST)
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The launch event will be live any minute now

Watch the livestream here:

April 22, 2021, 12:18:11 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G will come with up to 128 GB storage, which will be expandable up to 1 TB

Be a music enthusiast with a large collection of songs or a movies lover who likes to go on and on.
With #realme8 5G you can always, bring it on!
The large storage of up to 128GB makes room for all your needs.#5GSpeedToInfinity

Know more: https://t.co/MCn3vVq8n6 pic.twitter.com/4DOvNFtmSi

— realme (@realmeIndia) April 20, 2021
April 22, 2021, 12:03:39 (IST)
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Realme 8 5G will be powered by MediaTeK Dimensity 700 chipset

Not just one, it supports two!
The MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G Processor is capable of supporting two 5G sim cards at the same time.

Enjoy the ‘two’ much speed of #realme8 5G.#5GSpeedToInfinity

Know more: https://t.co/MCn3vV8xvy pic.twitter.com/OQqNij5kX3

— realme (@realmeIndia) April 21, 2021
April 22, 2021, 12:02:23 (IST)
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Realme has already confirmed that the Realme 8 5G will use the latest Realme UI 2.0

The #realme8 5G runs on #realmeUI 2.0!

So now, not only Gen Z will enjoy the fastest 5G experience but also gets the power to customize the user experience as they want.

Time for #SeamlessFun for Gen Z!#5GSpeedToInfinity

Know more: https://t.co/MCn3vVq8n6 pic.twitter.com/vAbgPND0yk

— realme (@realmeIndia) April 21, 2021
April 22, 2021, 11:53:45 (IST)
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Realme is launching a new 5G variant of the Realme 8

The launch event will kick of at 12.30 pm IST. Stay tune to the LIVE blog for pricing and other details from the event.

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Realme is hosting a launch event today to launch the new Realme 8 5G smartphone in India. In March, Realme launched the Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro smartphones in India. Today’s launch will solely be dedicated to the 5G variant of the Realme 8 smartphone. Ahead of the event, Realme has already teased that the Realme 8 5G will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, 5,000 mAh battery, 128 GB of internal storage (expandable up to 1 TB) and a 90 Hz refresh rate display.

Realme 8 5G expected specifications

The Realme 8 5G is expected to come with a Full HD+ punch hole display, which could support a 90 Hz refresh rate. The handset could get up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage that will be expandable up to 1 TB. It will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. As for the cameras, there could be support for four rear ones with a 64 MP main snapper, much like the 4G variant of the Realme 8. The smartphone is most likely run Android 11 with Realme UI 2.1 on top. The design is likely to be similar to the Realme 8 4G. It will be equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery.

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