GSMArena full specs
Screen:
6.79"
Weight:
214g
Water:
Waterproof
Charging:
120W
Optical Zoom:
3x
Thickness:
8.2mm
Screen covers
90.7% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
80
GSMCritic Rate
Very Good
Pros
Camera
Impressive 200MP telephoto camera: The 200MP telephoto module delivers mostly great zoom results and stands out within the camera system.
Strong overall photography: The camera setup is thoroughly capable for stills both day and night, handling portraits and closeups nicely.
Ricoh GR street photography mode: The dedicated Ricoh GR mode is engaging and excellent for street photography, adding a fun and creative shooting experience.
Performance
Flagship Snapdragon performance: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform delivers exceptional raw computational power with outstanding gaming and multitasking capability.
Design
Innovative modular design: Interchangeable camera bump caps and switchable camera modules create a unique, playful aesthetic that stands out in a market of homogeneous slabs.
Premium durable build: Great color choices and an IP68/IP69-rated chassis provide a premium feel with strong water and dust resistance.
Display
Excellent OLED display: The super-bright, high-resolution OLED panel with Dolby Vision support produces a sharp and beautiful screen that elevates media consumption.
Battery
Fast wired and wireless charging: Charging speeds are consistently fast via both wired and wireless methods, minimizing downtime.
Potentially excellent battery life: In certain usage patterns the phone delivers genuinely impressive, long-lasting battery performance.
Software
Instant and fluid everyday experience: Day-to-day navigation feels instantaneous, with the system remaining fluid, responsive and eager under normal conditions.
Highly customizable software: The system is fluid and highly customizable, and for some users qualifies as great overall software.
Audio
Loud and great-sounding speakers: The phone features powerful speakers that round out a strong multimedia experience.
Cons
Camera
Main and ultrawide camera limitations: The primary shooter can feel inconsistent, the ultrawide could be better, and neither the ultrawide nor the selfie camera includes autofocus.
Suboptimal video stabilization: Video stabilization performance is not competitive and reduces overall video quality.
Ricoh GR mode restrictions: The Ricoh GR mode cannot use the telephoto lens and includes functional caveats that limit flexibility and universal appeal.
Modular design may feel gimmicky: The interchangeable camera concept risks being perceived as a one-trick pony depending on how much value is placed on cosmetic modularity.
Performance
Severe thermal throttling: Under prolonged heavy workloads the phone runs extremely hot, exhibits heavy GPU throttling and can buckle under load, limiting stable long-session performance.
Design
Downgraded fingerprint scanner: The fingerprint scanner represents a step back and slightly undercuts the premium front-of-device experience.
Battery
Inconsistent battery endurance: Battery life can also be underwhelming depending on usage profile, showing mixed real-world consistency.
Software
Bloatware and unrefined AI features: realme UI 7.0 comes packed with bloatware and certain AI features still need refinement.
Weak update policy: The software update commitment lags behind key competitors.
Connectivity
USB 2.0 data speeds: The device is limited to slower USB 2.0 transfer speeds.
Availability
Limited global availability: The phone is not widely available across all markets.
Rankings
Where Realme GT 8 Pro stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#41
Highest Optical Zoom
#18
Largest Screen
#25
Smallest Screen
#42
Lightest
#47
Thinnest
#31
Fastest Charging
🥇#1
Highest Screen Ratio
#14
Cheapest
#47