Realme Neo 8 Launched in China

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23 Jan 2026
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News Synopsis

Realme has officially launched its latest powerful smartphone, the Realme Neo 8, in China. The new Neo-series device packs a massive 8,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, making it one of the most powerful smartphones in its segment.

Realme Neo 8 Officially Launched in China

Realme has officially launched its new powerful smartphone Realme Neo 8 in China. The latest Neo-series phone from the Oppo subsidiary comes in three colour options and features a massive 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

The Realme Neo 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB onboard storage. It sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The phone also boasts IP66 + IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Realme Neo 8 Price and Availability

The pricing of the Realme Neo 8 in China is as follows:

  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: CNY 2,399 (approx. ₹33,000)

  • 16GB RAM + 256GB storage: CNY 2,699 (approx. ₹35,000)

  • 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 2,899 (approx. ₹38,000)

  • 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: CNY 3,199 (approx. ₹41,000)

  • 16GB RAM + 1TB storage: CNY 3,699 (approx. ₹48,000)

The smartphone is currently available in Cyber Purple, Mech Gray, and Origin White (translated from Chinese) colour options in China.

Realme Neo 8 Specifications and Features

Display and Software

The dual-SIM (Nano + Nano) Realme Neo 8 runs on Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0. It features a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ (1,272 × 2,772 pixels) AMOLED display with:

  • 165Hz refresh rate

  • 360Hz touch sampling rate

  • Samsung M14 display material

  • Up to 3,800 nits peak brightness

Performance and Storage

The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, paired with:

  • Up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM

  • Up to 1TB UFS 4.1 internal storage

Camera Setup

Rear Camera

The Realme Neo 8 features a triple rear camera unit, including:

  • 50MP primary wide-angle camera with OIS

  • 8MP ultra-wide camera

  • 50MP telephoto camera with OIS

Front Camera

  • 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls

Security and Build

  • Ultrasonic 3D fingerprint sensor for authentication

  • Crystal Armor Glass for scratch and drop protection

  • Sky Signal Chip S1 for enhanced signal optimisation

  • Realme promises three major Android updates and four years of security updates

Connectivity and Sensors

Connectivity options include:

  • 5G

  • Wi-Fi 7

  • Bluetooth 6.0

  • USB Type-C

  • GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS

Sensors onboard:

  • Proximity sensor

  • Ambient light sensor

  • Colour temperature sensor

  • Electronic compass

  • Accelerometer

  • Gyroscope

  • Infrared remote control

The phone also features dual stereo speakers and a triple IP-rated (IP66 + IP68 + IP69) build.

Battery and Dimensions

  • 8,000mAh battery

  • 80W wired fast charging

  • Battery bypass charging support

  • Thickness: 8.30mm

  • Weight: 215 grams

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