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Realme GT 8 Pro
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Realme GT 8 Pro

Released: 2025, October 21Price: £ 926.63 / € 736.04Status: Available. Released 2025, October 21

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Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Realme
Model
Realme GT 8 Pro
Released
2025, October 21
Status
Available. Released 2025, October 21
Price
£ 926.63 / € 736.04
OS
Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 7.0
Dimensions
161.8 x 76.9 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
214 g or 218 g (7.69 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back
SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +, eSIM, (max 2 at a time) - International, · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 7000 nits (peak)
Size
6.79 inches, 112.8 cm, 2, (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 3136 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~508 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 4

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 840
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm
Triple
50 MP, f/1.8, 22mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 200 MP, f/2.6, 65mm, (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.64µm
Features
Panorama
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR, Dolby Vision

Battery

Battery
Active use score 20:24h
Charging
120W wired, 120W UFCS, 14.4W PD, 55W PPS, 14.4W QC, 15 min to 50%, 43 min to 100%, 50W wireless, 79 min to 100%, 10W wireless reverse, 5W reverse wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC (L5)
NFC
Yes, 360˚
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

SAR
0.99 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
Colors
Diary White, Urban Blue, Green, Aston Martin Green
Energy
Class B
Models
RMX5210
Display
2262 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2025, October 21
Free fall
Class D (60 falls)
Loudspeaker
-23.1 LUFS (Very good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 2955505 (v10), 3873902 (v11), GeekBench: 10694 (v6), 3DMark: 7509 (Wild Life Extreme)
Infrared port
Yes
Repairability
Class C

Realme GT 8 Pro Overview

About Realme GT 8 Pro Realme GT 8 Pro is another flagship from Realme's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Realme GT 8 Pro has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Realme GT 8 Pro can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Realme GT 8 Pro support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Realme devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Realme GT 8 Pro void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Realme GT 8 Pro will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Realme GT 8 Pro run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Realme GT 8 Pro.

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