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realme 8 (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.4 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

realme 8 (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

realme 8 (6GB + 128GB)
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 51% of smartphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 66%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

25%

5.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

7.8

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 56%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 95%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme 8 (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

25%

5.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.6

Camera

15%

6.0

Display

15%

6.8

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

7.8

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

6.4
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
realme 8 (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 9.6 points, which is higher than 90.8% of smartphones.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.6
Brand name
realme
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor which is faster than processors in 62.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 92.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.79 & f/2.25 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.79 & f/2.25 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 76.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
69.1 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 69.1 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.4 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.4 inches which is smaller than the screens of 86.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
411 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 411 ppi which is higher than that of 69.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
67 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 67 W which is faster than in 72.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
65 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 65 min which is slower than 53.9% of smartphones and equal to the time of 1.2% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
160.6 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 160.6 mm which is shorter than 77.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
73.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.9 mm which is narrower than 84.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
177 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 177 g which is lighter than 88.9% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
93,440 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 93,440 cm³ which is smaller than 64.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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realme 8 (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 2.16x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (69.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    69.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (127 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    127 vs 99.5
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 14.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    realme 8
    the average smartphone
    realme 8 (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.13 vs 8.000).
    9.13 vs 8
  • 76.2% more popular
    realme 8 (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.58 vs 5.4).
    9.58 vs 5.44
  • 36.8% cheaper
    realme 8 (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£190 vs £260).
    £190 vs £260
  • 3% better value for money
    realme 8 (6GB + 128GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.56 vs 7.3).
    7.56 vs 7.34
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.2 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2.16x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (69.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    69.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has a front LED flash
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.79 & f/2.25 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.79 & f/2.25 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 4.1% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (411 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    411 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (127 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    127 vs 99.5
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 9.8% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (177 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    177 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.1 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (160.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    160.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 48.4% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (490 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    490 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 0.27 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • 48.4% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (490 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    490 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (628 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    628 vs 942
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 74.7% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (154 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    154 vs 608
  • 52.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,481 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,481 vs 3,115
  • 60.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,499 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,499 vs 3,825
  • 62.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (96 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    96 vs 256
  • 5.5% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (10,190 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    10,190 vs 10,783
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.27 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 236.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (657 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    657 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    AGC Dragontrail Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (65 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    65 min vs 62 min
  • 3 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2021
    2021 vs 2024

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gsmarena.com
18/05/2021
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whatgadget.net
22/06/2021
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root-nation.com
30/07/2021
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10/06/2021
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techradar.com
04/06/2021
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12/08/2021
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10/03/2022
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22/06/2021
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22/04/2025
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22/10/2021
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05/05/2021
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28/05/2021
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What we like about realme 8 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Vibrant and bright Super AMOLED display with 1000 nits peak brightness
  • Excellent battery life from a 5,000mAh capacity, often lasting up to two days
  • Fast 30W Dart Charge that can reach 50% in approximately 25 minutes
  • Good gaming and day-to-day performance via the Helio G95 chipset
  • Lightweight and slim design (177g and 8mm thickness) making it comfortable for one-handed use
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated microSD card slot
  • Competent 64MP main camera performance in daylight conditions

What we don't like about realme 8 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Polarizing design featuring a large, glossy 'Dare to Leap' slogan on the back
  • Standard 60Hz refresh rate lacks the smoothness found on high-refresh-rate competitors
  • Average low-light and night photography with noticeable noise and lack of detail
  • Lack of 5G connectivity on the standard 4G model
  • Reports of the device becoming hot or hanging during heavy multitasking
  • Plastic build can feel less premium compared to glass or metal alternatives
  • Presence of pre-installed bloatware in the Realme UI

Verdict

The Realme 8 (6GB + 128GB variant) is a midrange smartphone featuring a vibrant 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 gaming processor. Key specs include a versatile quad-camera setup headlined by a 64MP main sensor, and a substantial 5,000mAh battery supporting 30W Dart Charge technology for quick top-ups. Pros include excellent battery life and a bright, high-contrast screen. The primary cons are a plastic build and the absence of a high screen refresh rate, with the display capped at a standard 60Hz.

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