Realme 8
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent Super AMOLED display
- Very good battery life
- Fast 30W charging
- Lightweight and slim design
- Dedicated memory card slot
- Good gaming performance
What to consider
- No 5G support
- Plastic body
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Mono speaker
- Software support has ended
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.4"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 1000 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Classic glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.4"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 1000 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Classic glass
Performance
- Processor
- Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Mali-G76 MC4
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 298328 (v8)
Camera
- Main camera
- 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 1/4.0"
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 30W wired, 50% in 26 min, 100% in 65 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 18 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 160.6 x 73.9 x 8 mm
- Weight
- 177 g
- Materials
- Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
- Water resistance
- No official IP rating
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 100,5 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the screen. The body has minor signs of use. Battery health 85-90%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Realme 8.
Ghost touches on the screen
ModerateSoftware bug or static electricity on the screen panel.
AMOLED screen burn-in
MinorLong-term display of static images at high brightness.
GPS inaccuracy
MinorOptimization issues with the Helio G95 chipset.
Slow fingerprint sensor
MinorLimitations of the optical sensor.
Repairs and Parts6/10 Estimated / Independent
Battery Replacement
The back cover is glued, but battery removal is easy after opening thanks to pull tabs.
Screen Replacement
The Super AMOLED panel is expensive and replacing it requires disassembling almost the entire phone.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easy to replace.
Spare parts are widely available from both original and third-party suppliers.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
177 grams
Reused
88%
Recycled
12%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Student / Budget-conscious youth
Needs a phone that looks good, lasts until the end of the school day, and allows for gaming.
- Good gaming performance
- Affordable price
- Fast charging
Elderly user
Looking for a device with a clear screen and simple operation that doesn't require daily charging.
- High-contrast AMOLED display
- Long battery life
- Lightweight
Work phone user
Needs a secondary device for calls and messages, where dual SIM support is important.
- Dual SIM + MicroSD
- Reliable 4G connection
- Affordable backup device
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LithuaniaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Latvia
The device does not support 5G networks. 4G speeds are sufficient for everyday use.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Realme 9 offers a better 108MP camera and a 90Hz display, but the Realme 8's Helio G95 is sometimes more stable in games.
| Feature | Realme 8 | Realme 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Main camera | 64MP | 108MP |
| Weight | 177g | 178g |
The Realme 8 is better for gaming due to its more powerful graphics, while the Redmi Note 10 offers stereo speakers and IP53 protection.
| Feature | Realme 8 | Redmi Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio G95 | Snapdragon 678 |
| Audio | Mono | Stereo |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display | Side-mounted |
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