Realme has officially unveiled the Realme Neo 8 in China, positioning it as a high-performance flagship with a strong focus on gaming, photography, and battery life. The device packs Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, and a massive 8,000mAh battery, making it one of the most powerful Neo-series phones to date.
Design and Build
Despite housing a huge battery, the phone maintains a relatively slim profile at 8.3mm thickness and weighs 215 grams, balancing durability and comfort.
165Hz AMOLED Display
The smartphone features a 6.78-inch 1.5K Samsung M14 AMOLED flat LTPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate. With up to 1800 nits HBM brightness, the screen promises excellent outdoor visibility and ultra-smooth scrolling, ideal for gaming and multimedia consumption.
Performance & Software
At its core, the Realme Neo 8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage for top-tier performance. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 829 GPU. On the software side, the device runs Android 16 with Realme UI 7 on top.
Sony IMX896 Camera
Realme has gone all-in on imaging this time. The triple rear camera system includes:
- 50MP Sony IMX896 main camera with OIS
- 8MP ultra-wide camera
- 50MP Samsung JN5 3.5x periscope telephoto lens
For selfies and video calls, there’s a 16MP front camera.
Battery and Charging
One of the biggest highlights is the 8,000mAh battery, which should easily last more than a full day of heavy use. The phone supports 80W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C (USB 2.0) port.
Connectivity & Features
The Realme Neo 8 comes fully loaded with flagship-grade features, including:
- Wi-Fi 7 & Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth 6.0
- 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
- Metal frame design
- 0809 X-axis linear motor for enhanced haptics
- Dual stereo speakers
- NFC and IR blaster
Price & Availability
The Realme Neo 8 is priced at ¥2599, which roughly converts to ৳45,620 / ₹34,188 / $373 / €318. It is currently available in China, with global availability yet to be confirmed.
Final Thoughts
With a flagship chipset, premium display, versatile camera setup, and an enormous battery, the Realme Neo8 offers strong value at its launch price. If Realme brings this device to global markets at a similar price, it could become a serious contender in the flagship segment.
