
Realme has officially introduced the Realme 8 5G product. This smartphone stands out with modern 5G connectivity, smooth display, large battery, and comes with an attractive price tag.
Considering various features and specs can lead to uncertainty when selecting a smartphone. If you're pondering over your choice, today, I'll address 7 of the most common questions users have before buying the Realme 8 5G.
1. What is the price of Realme 8 5G?
The Realme 8 series has officially launched in the Vietnamese market. Recently, the 5G version has also been officially released. In Thailand, the device is priced at around 320 USD (approximately 7.4 million VND) for the base model. It's likely that upon arrival in Vietnam, the official price of the product will fall in the mid-range segment, around 7.5 - 8 million VND.

Let's keep track of the product on TGDĐ's system to stay updated on the latest information regarding pricing as well as any accompanying offers.
*Update: Realme 8 5G has arrived in Vietnam with an official price of 8 million VND, offering an immediate discount of 300,000 VND for orders and pickups from 10-11 July, along with a 300,000 VND shopping voucher for customers in Ho Chi Minh City (applicable to home appliance purchases).
2. How many variants does Realme 8 5G have??

Realme 8 5G comes in only one variant with 128 GB internal storage and 8GB RAM. Additionally, the device's storage can be expanded via MicroSD card up to 512GB.
3. Is Realme 8 5G waterproof??

Realme 8 5G doesn't have waterproof capabilities, so users need to take note of this to better protect their device.
4. How many colors does Realme 8 5G come in??
Currently, only one variant with a gradient effect blue back is available for sale. Perhaps, more color variants of the product will be released later.
*Update: A black color variant has been added.

5. Does Realme 8 5G support fast charging, and how long does it take to charge fully??
With a large 5,000mAh battery, Realme 8 5G can easily last for 1 to 2 days of usage. According to Realme, the battery capacity can provide up to 42 hours of calling time, 16 hours of online video streaming, and standby time of over 27 days (equivalent to 655 hours).
An 18W charger is included with the Realme 8 5G.Additionally, equipped with 18W fast charging, it takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to fully charge, giving you more time for entertainment and experiences.
6. Is Realme 8 5G good for gaming?
In my assessment, perhaps the most notable upgrade on the Realme 8 5G is its configuration, equipped with the Dimensity 700 5G processor. The performance benchmarks are equivalent to the Realme 8 and 8 Pro.

Additionally, with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal memory, both familiar specs in this segment, significantly contribute to the overall performance of the device and provide ample storage space for data and app installations.
7. What are the differences between Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G?
The biggest difference between Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G lies in the chipset used in both devices. Realme 8 5G is equipped with the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, which performs somewhat similarly to the Mediatek Helio G95 on Realme 8.
However, this chipset supports 5G connectivity, allowing Realme 8 5G to have faster network speeds and stay ahead of the 5G trend in the future.
Realme 8 5G ConfigurationNext, in terms of the display, Realme 8 features a Super AMOLED display with vibrant colors, deep blacks, Full-HD+ resolution, standard refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits. On the other hand, Realme 8 5G sports an IPS LCD panel but is equipped with a high refresh rate of up to 90Hz.
A 90Hz display provides a swift and smooth experience.In terms of the camera, Realme 8 shines with a 64MP resolution camera setup. However, Realme 8 5G only comes with a 48MP resolution camera setup, lacking the ultra-wide lens.
The unique square-shaped camera module on Realme 8 5G with a cluster of 3 cameras.Regarding design aspects, both devices share similarities. Both Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G feature a 5,000mAh battery. However, the fast charging technology on Realme 8 is Dart Charge 30W, while Realme 8 5G only supports 18W fast charging.
Overall, if you want to enjoy the super-fast 5G network connection, then clearly Realme 8 5G is a reasonable and worth considering choice.
See more:
- Hands-on with Realme 8 5G
- Realme 8 5G confirmed to be available at Mytour
