TL;DR
- Realme GT 8 Pro Launching November 20 in India
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7,000mAh battery, and a 2K 144Hz display make this Realme’s most ambitious flagship yet.
After weeks of teasers, Realme has officially confirmed the India launch of the GT 8 Pro, and it is the same date that we exclusively reported last i.e., November 20. The company has also gone live with a dedicated microsite revealing key specifications, including a flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a Hyper Vision+ AI chip, and a massive 7,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Ahead of the launch, here’s everything that we know about the upcoming realme flagship:
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Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and AI-powered Vision Chip
The Realme GT 8 Pro will share its performance DNA with its Chinese counterpart, featuring Qualcomm’s latest 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The chip is paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring top-tier performance across gaming and multitasking.
Realme has also confirmed the addition of a Hyper Vision+ AI chip, which is expected to handle advanced imaging and display processing tasks, possibly enhancing HDR visuals and camera performance.
To manage thermals, the phone packs a 7,000 sq mm vapour chamber (VC) cooling system, one of the largest cooling solutions in its class.
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Massive 7,000mAh Titan Battery with 120W Charging
Battery life is one of the GT 8 Pro’s biggest talking points. The phone comes with a 7,000mAh “Titan Battery”, promising serious endurance. Realme claims it can deliver:
- 7.66 hours of BGMI gameplay,
- 21.3 hours of YouTube video playback, and
- 523.2 hours of standby time.
The device supports 120W Ultra Charge technology, which the company says can deliver “all-day power in just 15 minutes.”
2K Display, 7,000 Nits Brightness, and 144Hz Refresh Rate
The GT 8 Pro is confirmed to feature a 2K resolution display with up to 7,000 nits of peak brightness, making it one of the brightest panels on any smartphone today. It will also support a 144Hz refresh rate, ideal for gamers and heavy multitaskers.
Realme says the panel is tuned for both smooth visuals and outdoor readability, a feature the brand has been emphasizing in its teasers.
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Triple Cameras with Ricoh GR Imaging and Modular Setup
In the camera department, Realme is bringing something different this year. The GT 8 Pro will feature a triple rear camera setup that supports swappable camera modules and is backed by Ricoh GR Imaging technology.
While full camera specs haven’t been detailed yet, Realme is clearly focusing on professional-grade photo output this time.
Design, Build, and Software
The Realme GT 8 Pro will sport a metal frame with a hole-punch front camera and weigh around 214 grams. It also carries an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, which is something you expect from a premium flagship.
On the software front, it will ship with Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16, marking one of the first phones in India to launch with Android 16 out of the box.
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Realme GT 8 Pro: India Launch Details
The Realme GT 8 Pro India launch will take place on November 20, where the company is expected to reveal pricing, storage options, and sale details. The microsite is already live on Realme India’s website, suggesting early registrations may begin soon.
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