Just a month after the release of the realme 8 and 8 Pro, the brand is adding the realme 8 5G to their roster of midrange smartphones. It packs a 6.5-inch 2400 x 1080 IPS display at 90Hz, triple cameras, a Dimensity 700 5G chip, and as its name suggests, 5G capabilities. See its full specifications below:
| realme 8 5G | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G |
| Screen | 6.5-inch IPS< 2400 x 1080, 90Hz |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4x |
| OS | Android 11, realme UI 2.0 |
| Rear Camera | 48MP f/1.8 Main, 2MP f/2.4 Macro, 2MP f/2.4 Depth |
| Front Camera | 16MP f/2.1 |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1, expandable via MicroSD Slot |
| Network | Dual-SIM, 5G, 4G LTE |
| Connectivity | Dual-Band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 18W Fast Charging |
| Others | In-Display Fingerprint Scanner |
| Colors | Blue, Black |
The realme 8 5G will be available starting June 25, 2021 with an official price of PhP 11,990. Early birds can get the device at a lower price of PhP 10,490 (PhP 1,500 off) with free shipping via the official realme Flagship Shopee store on June 25 only.
Those who will get it from June 25 to 27 via any of the 4,500 realme stores and partner dealers nationwide will also get a free realme Buds Q worth PhP 1,490 with every purchase.
