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Realme Neo8
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Realme Neo8

Released: 2026, January 22Price: About 280 EURStatus: Available. Released 2026, January 22

Root Support Available

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

General

Brand
Realme
Model
Realme Neo8
Released
2026, January 22
Status
Available. Released 2026, January 22
Price
About 280 EUR
OS
Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
Dimensions
162 x 77.1 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight
215 g (7.58 oz)
Build
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR, 1000 nits (typ), 3800 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak)
Size
6.78 inches, 112.4 cm, 2, (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 829
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide)
Triple
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features
Panorama
Video
1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Charging
80W wired, 80W/44W UFCS, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD/QC

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
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 5.0
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

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

Other

Colors
Gray, White, Purple
Models
RMX8899
Announced
2026, January 22
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Infrared port
Yes

Realme Neo8 Overview

About Realme Neo8 Realme Neo8 is another flagship from Realme's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. Realme Neo8 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 SM8845 Snapdragon 8 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 Neo8 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 Neo8?

The Realme Neo8 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 Neo8 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 Neo8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Realme Neo8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Realme Neo8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Realme Neo8.

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