
Not stopping at Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro, Realme continues to impress with the official launch of Realme 8 5G in Vietnam. This phone boasts new hardware configurations and 5G support, delivering incredible experiences with lightning-fast network speeds.
Should users consider purchasing this product? Let's delve into the highlights of this mid-range powerhouse in this article!
Being a 5G smartphone with exceptional specifications
The standout feature of the Realme 8 5G is undoubtedly its impressive configuration, powered by the Dimensity 700 5G processor. This 7nm process processor with 8 powerful cores clocked at up to 2.2 GHz, coupled with the Mali-G57 GPU, delivers robust performance while maximizing battery efficiency. It effortlessly handles complex tasks and graphic-intensive gaming without any hiccups.

The noteworthy aspect of this chipset is its integrated 5G modem supporting the 6 GHz band, offering blazing-fast speeds of up to 2.77 Gbps, anticipating the upcoming 5G deployment in Vietnam.

Furthermore, equipped with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM (expandable to 11 GB through RAM expansion technology) and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, these are familiar specifications in this segment, significantly contributing to overall performance and providing ample storage space for user data and app installations.
Sleek and lightweight design for easy handling
With the Realme 8 5G, the company has focused extensively on keeping the device as slim and light as possible. Weighing only 185g and measuring just 8.5mm thin, the phone offers comfortable handling and usage.

The back of the Realme 8 5G features a glossy finish, making it quite fingerprint-resistant during usage. The rear panel of the Realme 8 5G is devoid of any unnecessary details, presenting a neat appearance with the brand logo positioned simply at the bottom right corner. All color variants boast a gradient color-shifting effect, adding a touch of intrigue when viewed.

Moving on to ports and buttons, the Realme 8 5G features a power button on the right side with an integrated fingerprint sensor. The placement of the fingerprint sensor ensures super-fast and accurate unlocking experience. On the left side, the device has volume adjustment buttons and a SIM tray. At the bottom of the device, there's a USB-C charging port, a single speaker, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
90Hz refresh rate display, ensuring smooth and responsive touch interactions
As for the display, the Realme 8 5G boasts an IPS LCD screen measuring 6.5 inches, with Full HD+ resolution and a hole-punch housing the selfie camera. While the IPS panel may not deliver vivid colors, it offers sharp images with fairly balanced color reproduction at various viewing angles.

In return, this display supports a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering a smooth and accurate user experience with every swipe and touch gesture, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in action-packed gaming scenes or epic movies. The phone also supports Widevine L1, enabling users to enjoy HD content on streaming platforms like Netflix.
Versatile triple camera setup, capturing every moment in detail
The Realme 8 5G is equipped with a triple camera setup on the rear, including a 48-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome portrait camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

Overall, the main camera of the Realme 8 5G will enhance low-light performance and intelligent AI image processing to deliver stronger night photography capabilities. The two secondary cameras will add uniqueness and attraction to every beautiful moment with features like portrait bokeh or close-up macro photography, which are currently trending.

On the front is a sharp 16 MP camera housed in a punch-hole cutout, featuring portrait bokeh and AI Beauty mode to capture your best self-portraits naturally and vividly.
Large battery capacity, accompanied by fast charging and Smart 5G power-saving mode
The Realme 8 5G boasts a sizable 5,000 mAh battery, delivering impressive usage time. According to Realme, the device's battery capacity can provide up to 42 hours of calling, 16 hours of online video streaming, and over 27 days of standby time (equivalent to 655 hours).

The phone supports 18W fast charging, taking 2 hours and 23 minutes to charge from 0 to 100%, giving you more time for entertainment and exploration.

The device comes with the Realme UI 2.0 interface based on Android 11. Moreover, with Smart 5G technology support, the Realme 8 5G can automatically switch between 4G and 5G depending on signal quality, along with a super power-saving mode, extending usage time for additional hours.
Conclusion

Compared to the 4G version, the Realme 8 5G can be seen as the perfect 'compact' version, maintaining performance while reducing camera and screen specifications. The Realme 8 5G is the optimal choice for those solely interested in specifications and experiencing the blazing fast 5G speed at a more affordable price point.
See also:
- The Realme 8 5G has been confirmed for sale by Mytour
- The new Realme 8 5G variant is the most worthwhile purchase option at the moment
