The wait is finally over, as Realme has launched its much-anticipated flagship device, the Realme GT 8 Pro, in the Indian market. With it comes a strong challenge in the premium smartphone segment; it boasts really unique design, a professional-grade camera system, and the latest powerhouse processor. The GT 8 Pro leads the pack in innovation and raw performance for tech enthusiasts and power users across the Indian spectrum.
India Price and First Sale Details
The Realme GT 8 Pro has been competitively priced for the Indian market, complete with an attractive special edition.
• 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: ₹72,999
• 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage: ₹78,999
• Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition (16GB+512GB): ₹79,999
The phone is going to be available in stunning Diary White and Urban Blue colors. Sales of the device will start on November 25th on Flipkart, on Realme’s official website, and other authorized retail stores. Introductory bank offers of ₹5,000 mean that the effective starting price would be further reduced.
Ricoh GR Imaging: Pro Cameras Come to Mobile
But perhaps the most exciting feature of the Realme GT 8 Pro is its collaboration with the legendary Japanese camera maker Ricoh GR, bringing a professional photography experience to a smartphone form factor.
• Triple Rear Cameras: It contains a high-resolution 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a robust 200MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom to give amazing clarity over distance.
• Ricoh GR Modes: The dedicated Ricoh GR Mode features classic film tones like Positive Film and High Contrast Black & White to directly appeal to street photography fans.
• Switchable Camera Design: The design innovation allows users to detach and replace the camera module cover with custom designs like circular or robot themed decos for unique personalisation.
Extreme Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
The Realme GT 8 Pro is built for extreme performance, housing the most advanced mobile processor available today.
• Flagship Chipset: The phone introduces the ultra-fast speeds of the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor for multitasking and gaming. This is ably complemented by the dedicated Hyper Vision+ AI Chip for advanced AI processing.
• Cooling System: The device comes with an oversized 7K Ultimate VC Cooling System to keep the temperature under control and maintain high performance when gaming for a long period.
• Storage: It comes with up to 16GB of lightning-fast LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage.
Display and Power: Built for the Long Haul
The viewing experience is equally as impressive as the battery life, cementing its flagship status.
• 2K HyperGlow Display: Fluid 6.79-inch 2K AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz. The peak brightness is industry-leading at 7000 nits, hence perfectly legible even in the brightest Indian sunlight.
• Powering the device is a substantial 7000mAh Titan Battery, with ultra-fast 120W SuperVOOC wired charging. It will give you significant juice in just minutes and also supports 50W wireless.
• Durability: The device includes a ruggedized IP68 and IP69 rating, with protection against dust and high pressure water jets. The Realme GT 8 Pro will be an important launch in the Indian market since it will bring some truly unique features with top-tier hardware specifications.
