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Realme 8
Realme

Realme 8

Released: 2021, March 24Price: ₹ 7,999 / £ 109.95 / € 109.99Status: Available. Released 2021, March 25

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, Realme UI 2.0
CPUOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MC4
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.4 inches, 98.9 cm, 2, (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10, 1000 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandRealme
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
ModelRealme 8
Price₹ 7,999 / £ 109.95 / € 109.99
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsCyber Silver, Cyber Black
ModelsRMX3085
Single16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, March 25
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
Display657 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Charging30W wired, 50% in 26 min, 100% in 65 min
FeaturesHDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2021, March 24
Announced2021, March 24
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions160.6 x 73.9 x 8 mm (6.32 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker-28.6 LUFS (Average)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 298328 (v8), GeekBench: 6779 (v4.4), 1690 (v5.1), GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 127h

Realme 8 Overview

About Realme 8 Realme 8 is another flagship from Realme's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Realme 8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 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 8 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.

FAQ

Can I root the Realme 8?

The Realme 8 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 8 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 8 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Realme 8 run?

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