Realme GT 8 Pro Now on Sale: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Ricoh Camera Tuning, 7,000mAh Battery

Realme has launched the GT 8 Pro in India on November 20th, along with the Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition. This flagship model features a Ricoh-backed camera tuning, Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a textured rear panel housing the Aston Martin logo on the Dream Edition variant. All variants are now available for purchase in India, offering up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM with 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage.

Sales of the Realme GT 8 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition start in India. The Realme GT 8 Pro is priced in India starting at ₹72,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. Its 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant is priced at ₹78,999. The Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition is priced at ₹79,999 and comes only in 16GB + 512GB.

On the Realme India website and Flipkart, customers can avail a bank discount of ₹5,000 on the Realme GT 8 Pro. There's also a 6-month no-cost EMI option and a free Deco Set. This offer brings the price of the 12GB + 256GB model down to ₹67,999 and the 16GB + 512GB model down to ₹73,999.

The Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition is available at a price of ₹79,999, and customers can avail no-cost EMI for up to 12 months. These online offers are applicable to ICICI, HDFC, and SBI cards.

At offline retail outlets, the Realme GT 8 Pro is available with bank benefits worth ₹5,000, zero-interest EMI for up to six months, and a deco set as a bonus, bringing its effective sale price to ₹67,999. The 16GB + 512GB option costs ₹73,999 after applicable offers.

The Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition is priced at ₹79,999 and supports no-cost EMI for up to 12 months. Offline EMI promotions are available with HDFC, Axis, Kotak, OneCard, DBS, Bank of Baroda, AU J&K, and Scapia cards, while SBI and ICICI will offer full-swipe payment benefits.

Notably, the Realme GT 8 Pro features a switchable camera bump, allowing users to switch between different camera island designs, such as circular, square, and themed layouts, for a more personalized look. The handset is available in Diary White and Urban Blue color options.

The Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition, created in collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team, showcases a motorsport-inspired design. It features a signature Aston Martin Racing Green finish, lime essence accents, a silver Aston Martin logo in the center, and a unique Formula 1 (F1)-themed user interface.

The Realme GT 8 Pro runs on Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0. It features a 6.79-inch QHD+ BOE Q10 Flex AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and 2,000 nits of peak brightness. It features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, supported by an Adreno 840 GPU and 7,000 sq mm vapor chamber cooling. The phone packs a 7,000mAh battery with 120W SuperVOOC charging support. The phone is IP66, IP68, and IP69 rated.

In terms of photography, the GT 8 Pro features a Ricoh GR-tuned triple camera setup: a 50MP Sony IMX906 main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, and a 200MP telephoto camera with 120x digital zoom. There's a 32MP front camera. The phone supports 4K 60fps video. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and multi-satellite connectivity. The phone weighs 214g and measures 8.20mm thick.