Realme Neo8 Officially Launched with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

The Realme Neo8 has officially debuted in China as the newest addition to the Neo lineup, bringing flagship-level performance at a competitive price. The smartphone stands out with its powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a massive 8,000mAh battery, and a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, making it a strong contender in the premium performance segment.

Realme Neo8 Display and Design Highlights

The device features a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and an ultra-smooth 165Hz refresh rate. Realme uses Samsung’s advanced M14 panel, which is claimed to reach an impressive 6,500 nits peak brightness, ensuring excellent visibility even under direct sunlight.

On the design front, the Realme Neo8 adopts a striking transparent glass back paired with a metal frame. The rear panel includes the brand’s signature “Awakening Halo” RGB light strip, which reacts to notifications, charging, and system alerts. The phone also comes with an IP69 rating, offering top-tier resistance against dust and high-pressure water.

Camera Setup on the Realme Neo8

Photography is another key strength of the Realme Neo8. It features a versatile triple rear camera setup designed to handle multiple shooting scenarios.

• 50MP Sony IMX896 primary camera with OIS
• 50MP JN5 periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom
• 8MP ultra-wide camera

For selfies and video calls, the smartphone is equipped with a 16MP front-facing camera.

Performance, Software, and Battery

At its core, the Realme Neo8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and ultra-fast UFS 4.1 storage. To manage heat during intensive gaming sessions, the phone includes a large vapor chamber cooling system.

The massive 8,000mAh battery supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging along with bypass charging, which is especially useful for gamers who want reduced heat while playing.

On the software side, the device runs Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0 and comes packed with AI-powered features. Realme has confirmed three years of Android OS updates and four years of security patches.

Connectivity and Other Features

Additional features of the Realme Neo8 include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, NFC, infrared blaster, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and multi-band GPS. The phone measures 8.3mm in thickness and weighs 215 grams.

Realme Neo8 Colors and Pricing

The smartphone is currently available in China in three eye-catching color options:

• Cyber Purple
• Mecha Grey
• Origin White

Here’s a breakdown of the Realme Neo8 pricing in China:

• 12GB + 256GB – CNY 2,599 (~$370)
• 16GB + 256GB – CNY 2,899 (~$415)
• 12GB + 512GB – CNY 3,099 (~$445)
• 16GB + 512GB – CNY 3,399 (~$490)
• 16GB + 1TB – CNY 3,899 (~$560)

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