Realme 8

Vibrant AMOLED display ; Decent gaming performance ; Excellent battery life

Display only 60Hz ; Camera has focusing issues in low light ; Glitchy software

Sharp 1080p screen, small notch. HDR10 and HLG support.

Over the top back design, prone to smudges.

None of these deficiencies is a deal-breaker in any way. The Realme 8 is a great little phone, and with some better-targeted pricing, it can quickly turn its fortunes around. At the current starting price of 200 euros, we find it harder to recommend.

Sharp display Good gaming performance Good cameras

Look is a bit divisive No 5G support Feels a bit cheap

The Realme 8 has a look that won't appeal to everyone, but under the hood there’s some quality performance for the price, in terms of the power, screen, battery and cameras. It's just a shame there's no 5G.

Thin & light ; Solid specs ; Reliable main camera

No 5G ; Only 60Hz refresh rate ; Giant slogan on the back

The Realme 8 offers a welcome balance of features that should suit most users, making it the jack-of-all-trades of budget phones.

Helio G95 processor

8GB LPDDR4X RAM ; 128GB internal storage ; 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, 180hz touch sampling rate ; 64-megapixel f/1.9 main camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel f/2.25 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel macro camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 mono camera...

Helio G95 processor ; 8GB LPDDR4X RAM ; 128GB internal storage ; 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, 180hz touch sampling rate ; 64-megapixel f/1.9 main camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel f/2.25 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel macro camera,...

Super AMOLED display + in-display fingerprint scanner ; Back panel design makes it stand out from the crowd

Slim and light ; Excellent battery life ; Vivid AMOLED display ; Smooth performance

Bloatware still present ; Strictly average camera performance ; Plastic back scratches easily; fingerprint magnet ; Questionable value for money

After spending a week with the Realme 8, it's safe to conclude that it's nothing more than a

Super AMOLED Display ; Plenty of RAM & Storage (8 GB + 128 GB) ; 30W Fast Charging Support ; Slim Design ; Good 64 MP Camera ; Dedicated microSD Card Slot

A 90 Hz Refresh Rate Would Be A Great Addition

The realme 8 isn’t a game changer but has enough traits to draw attention. From its Super AMOLED display, Android 11 out-of-the-box, 30W fast charging, plenty of storage, to its 64 MP quad cameras, it can be a good pick under ₹15,000 as far as if you...

High-resolution Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution ; 64MP quad-cameras for imaging ; 30W fast charging supported 5,000 mAh battery

Game-centric Snapdragon 720G chipset comes void of 5G network connectivity ; FHD+ resolution but standard 60Hz refresh rate

We already have been highlighting how Realme is taking the Indian market by storm with its affordable yet power-packed smartphones. The brand has strengthened its mid-range portfolio recently with cheap 5G smartphones.