Realme Neo 8: India Launch Date, Expected Price, And Full Specifications Revealed

The Realme Neo 8 has finally entered the Chinese market, following an official announcement on January 22, 2026. Realme has set a new benchmark with the Realme Neo 8, which is sure to enter the Indian market with the Realme GT 8 tag. The Realme Neo 8 sports a mega battery and a high-end Snapdragon processor.

Realme Neo 8 India Launch Date

Although there has been no official confirmation from the company regarding the expected date in India, based on the pattern followed in previous years, as well as conflicting reports, the phone is expected to enter the Indian market possibly in March or April this year. 

Realme Neo 8 Performance and Core Specifications

The Neo 8 is designed as a hybrid gaming powerhouse, featuring hardware typically reserved for ultra-premium flagships.

• Processor: Runs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Chipset, $3 \text{nm}$, AnTuTu record: exceeds 3,500,000.

• Battery & Charging: A record-breaking 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, topped with support for 80W "SuperVOOC" fast charging capabilities as well as bypass charging (enabling the device to run on mains electricity while gaming to reduce heat).

• Display: A 6.78-inch Samsung M14 OLED screen with a high refresh rate of 165Hz, 1.5K resolution, and a simply astonishing local peak brightness of 6,500 nits.

• Software: Has Android 16 with Realme UI Version 7.0 and includes features like "PC Handheld Mode" and "AI Expert Assistance" in gaming.

• Durability: The product boasts a unique combination of triple certifications: IP66, IP68, and IP69.

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Realme Neo 8 Camera Details

Despite its gaming focus, Realme has equipped the Neo 8 with a highly capable triple-camera system:

• Primary Sensor: 50MP Sony IMX896 sensor with optical image stabilization.

• Telephoto Lens: 50MP Periscope lens (Samsung JN5), which has 3.5x zoom, 7x lossless zoom, and a maximum of 120x

• Ultra-Wide: Features an 8MP sensor.

• Selfie Camera: A 16-megapixel sensor for the front camera featuring a punch-hole design

Realme Neo 8 Expected Price Range in India

Calculating the Indian pricing based on the Chinese launch price of 2,399 Yuan for the base variant, it seems like an aggressive price would be a necessity in order to go up against brands such as iQOO and Xiaomi.

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