Realme Neo 8
A powerful flagship with an exceptional display and solid performance
Realme Neo 8 Full Specifications
| Launch & Availability | |
| Released | 22 January 2026 |
| Announced | 2026, January 22 |
| Status | Available |
| PTA Approved | No |
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Body & Design | |
| Dimensions | 162 x 77.1 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 215 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Purple |
| Display | |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR, 1000 nits (typ), 3800 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 pixels (~450 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz |
| Platform | |
| Operating System | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 829 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | |
| Camera | Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), LED flash |
| Megapixels | 50 MP |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Selfie Camera | |
| Camera | 16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Capacity | 8000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Charging | 80W wired, 80W/44W UFCS, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD/QC |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| Connectivity | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared Port | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | No |
| Features & Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint | Under display (ultrasonic) |
| PUBG / Gaming | 120FPS |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,587,043 |
Specifications are collected from the manufacturer and other reliable sources and may change without notice.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Stunning 165Hz AMOLED display
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance
- All-day battery life
- Versatile camera setup with periscope zoom
What could be better
- No wireless charging
- Heavy at 215g
- No expandable storage
Realme Neo 8 Review & Overview
Realme Neo 8 was officially released globally on January 22, 2026. The phone is not officially launched in Pakistan but is available through importers in the following variants:
12GB + 256GB — PKR 140,000 Non-PTA
12GB + 512GB — PKR 150,000 Non-PTA
16GB + 1TB — PKR 158,000 Non-PTA
Realme Neo 8 features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a 50MP + 50MP + 8MP triple rear camera system, a 16MP selfie camera, and a massive 8000mAh battery. It runs Android 16 with Realme UI 7.0 and comes with a premium glass-and-aluminum design.
Display
- 6.78-inch AMOLED display
- LTPO AMOLED technology
- 165Hz refresh rate for extremely smooth scrolling and animations
- 1 billion colors
- HDR support
- 1000 nits typical brightness
- Up to 3800 nits HBM brightness
- Up to 6500 nits peak brightness
- 1272 × 2772 pixels resolution
- Around 450 PPI pixel density
- Around 90% screen-to-body ratio
- 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- HDR image support
- Designed for gaming, video streaming, browsing, and everyday use
- High refresh rate provides a smoother experience during gaming and fast scrolling
Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset
- 3nm fabrication process
- Octa-core CPU
- 2 × Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores up to 3.8GHz
- 6 × Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores up to 3.32GHz
- Adreno GPU
- Flagship-level processing performance
- Designed for demanding gaming and multitasking
- Suitable for video editing, content creation, high-end gaming, and heavy applications
- 3nm architecture helps deliver a balance between performance and power efficiency
RAM & Storage
- 12GB RAM option with 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM option with 512GB storage
- 16GB RAM option with 1TB storage
- UFS 4.1 storage
- No dedicated microSD card slot
- Large storage capacity provides plenty of space for games, apps, photos, videos, and documents
- Up to 16GB RAM provides smooth multitasking
- Fast UFS 4.1 storage helps improve app loading and file transfer performance
Camera
- Triple rear camera system
- 50MP primary wide camera
- PDAF autofocus support
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- 50MP periscope telephoto camera
- 3.5x optical zoom
- PDAF and OIS support
- 8MP ultrawide camera
- 112-degree field of view
- Color spectrum sensor
- LED flash
- HDR support
- Panorama mode
- Rear camera supports 4K video recording at 30/60fps
- Supports 1080p video recording at 30/60/120fps
- 16MP front-facing wide selfie camera
- Panorama support
- Front camera supports 1080p video recording at 30fps
- Designed for photography, portraits, zoom shots, landscapes, selfies, and video recording
Battery
- Massive 8000mAh battery
- 80W wired fast charging
- Supports 80W/44W UFCS charging
- 55W PPS charging support
- 13.5W PD/QC support
- Large battery is designed for extended daily usage
- Suitable for long gaming sessions, video streaming, browsing, and social media
- Fast charging helps reduce charging time
- Large battery capacity makes the phone suitable for heavy users
Software
- Android 16 operating system
- Realme UI 7.0 user interface
- Modern Realme software experience
- Designed for smooth multitasking and everyday use
- Includes Android features along with Realme customization options
- Optimized for gaming, performance, and regular smartphone usage
SIM & Connectivity
- Dual Nano-SIM support
- 5G connectivity
- 4G LTE support
- 3G HSPA support
- 2G GSM support
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth support
- GPS with L1 + L5
- BDS
- Galileo
- QZSS
- NavIC
- GLONASS
- NFC support
- Infrared port
- USB Type-C 2.0
- No FM radio
- 5G SA/NSA support
Design & Build
- Dimensions: 162 × 77.1 × 8.3 mm
- Weight: 215 grams
- Glass front
- Glass back
- Aluminum frame
- Premium flagship-style construction
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
- Designed to withstand high-pressure water jets
- Water resistance up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes
- Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity sensor
- Compass
- Color spectrum sensor
- Stereo speakers
- 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio support
- RGB LED lighting on the rear
- Available in Gray, White, and Purple colors
Bottom Line
The Realme Neo 8 is a performance-focused smartphone that combines a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, 165Hz AMOLED display, advanced triple-camera setup, and massive 8000mAh battery. It is particularly suitable for users who prioritize gaming, multitasking, high-refresh-rate displays, long battery life, and flagship-level performance.
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- iQOO Neo series — Performance-focused smartphones designed particularly for gaming and heavy usage
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