Realme officially launched its new Neo8 smartphone in China on January 22, featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, an exceptionally large 8,000mAh battery, and a robust IP69 rating for water and dust resistance. This new device aims to redefine performance and durability in the flagship smartphone market.[gadgets360+4]
Powerful Performance and Long-Lasting Battery
The Realme Neo8 runs on the advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 3nm Mobile Platform, paired with an Adreno 840 GPU, promising top-tier performance for demanding applications and gaming.This flagship processor ensures smooth multitasking and high-fidelity graphics. The phone comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, providing ample space and speed for user data and applications.[gadgets360+6]
One of the standout features is its massive 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, designed to provide extended usage.Realme states this battery uses a 16% silicon-content anode, which improves energy density by 3% over previous generations.The Neo8 supports 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging, allowing for quick power-ups. It also includes bypass charging, which lets the phone draw power directly from the charger during intensive tasks like gaming, helping to reduce battery heat buildup.[notebookcheck+9]
Advanced Display and Robust Design
The Realme Neo8 boasts a 6.78-inch Samsung M14 LTPS OLED display, offering a sharp 2772 x 1272 pixel resolution and an ultra-smooth 165Hz refresh rate.This customized display is designed for vibrant visuals and responsive interactions, with a local peak brightness of up to 6,500 nits and a 3,800Hz instant touch sampling rate.The screen also features Crystal Armor Glass for enhanced scratch and drop resistance.[gadgets360+8]
Durability is a key focus for the Neo8, as it carries an IP66, IP68, and IP69 rating.This comprehensive certification means the device is highly resistant to dust, as well as high-pressure and high-temperature water exposure, making it suitable for various environments.The phone features a metal frame and a glass back, with some variants offering a transparent design that incorporates an "Awakening Halo" RGB light strip for notifications and gaming effects.[gadgets360+9]
Versatile Camera System and Smart Features
For photography, the Realme Neo8 includes a versatile triple-camera setup on the rear. It features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX896 primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), capable of 1x-4x zoom coverage and 8K ultra-high-definition photo output.Complementing this is a 50-megapixel Samsung JN5 periscope telephoto lens, offering 3.5x optical zoom, 7x lossless zoom, and up to 120x digital zoom with AI-based text recognition and perspective correction.An 8-megapixel ultrawide camera completes the rear array. For selfies and video calls, the device has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.[gadgets360+13]
The Neo8 runs on Android 16 with Realme UI 7.0, and Realme promises three major Android version updates and four years of security updates.It includes an ultrasonic 3D in-display fingerprint sensor for secure authentication.Connectivity options are robust, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, 5G support, NFC, and an infrared remote control.The phone also features dual stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience.[gadgets360+14]
Gaming Enhancements and Availability
Realme designed the Neo8 with gamers in mind, incorporating features like a high-airflow cooling system and a dedicated GT Performance Engine to maintain stable frame rates during intense gaming sessions.It also introduces a "PC Handheld Mode" that allows local execution of verified PC games, supporting over 50 titles with cross-platform compatibility for PC account logins and cloud-save synchronization.Additionally, AI Expert Assistance provides in-game support, such as automated item pickup in open-world games.[notebookcheck+5]
The Realme Neo8 is currently available exclusively in the Chinese market.Pricing starts at 2,599 yuan (approximately $373) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model, with the top-tier 16GB RAM and 1TB storage configuration priced at 3,899 yuan (approximately $559).Realme has not yet announced any plans for a global release of the Neo8.[notebookcheck+9]
