Realme GT 8 Pro

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41th best phone of 2025 (~$1099)

6.79-inch

214g

8.2mm

120W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 90.7% of body.

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Last update: 2026-02-18

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

The Best Phone Of 2025: #41

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #18

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #25

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #42

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #47

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #31

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #1

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #14

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #47