Realme Neo 8 Launched: Realme has officially unveiled the Realme Neo 8 (also referred to as Realme Neo8) in China on January 22, 2026. This latest addition to the Neo series positions itself as a powerful, gaming-focused flagship with aggressive pricing, premium specs, and eye-catching design elements like a partially transparent back panel with RGB lighting.
The device is now available for purchase in China across online and offline channels, starting at approximately 2399 yuan (~$343 USD or ~₹28,500) for the base variant. It comes in three stylish color options: Cyber Purple, Mecha Grey, and Origin White.
Realme Neo 8 Specifications and Features
- Display: 6.78-inch Samsung M14 LTPS OLED flat screen with 1.5K resolution (1272 x 2772 pixels), 165Hz refresh rate, peak brightness up to 6500 nits, 3800Hz instant touch sampling, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and hardware-level DC dimming for smooth visuals and eye comfort.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) chipset paired with Adreno 840 GPU, delivering top-tier performance (AnTuTu scores around 3.58 million in some reports). It supports LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, with a large vapor chamber for cooling.
- Memory Variants: Up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage (configurations include 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB).
- Battery & Charging: Massive 8000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W fast wired charging and bypass charging support for sustained performance during gaming.
- Camera Setup:
- Rear: Triple camera including 50MP main (Sony IMX896 sensor with OIS, f/1.8), 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), and 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto (JN5 sensor, f/2.8). Supports up to 4K 60fps HDR video.
- Front: 16MP selfie camera.
- Software: Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0 with AI features. Promises 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches.
- Other Highlights: IP69 (and IP66/IP68) dust/water resistance, in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor, metal frame, PC Handheld Gaming Mode (supports Steam and over 50 PC games), and a futuristic transparent RGB design for a unique gaming aesthetic.
- Dimensions & Weight: Approximately 162 x 77.07 x 8.3 mm and 215g.
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This launch makes the Realme Neo 8 one of the most value-packed flagships of early 2026, combining extreme battery life, flagship silicon, high-refresh gaming display, and solid camera capabilities at a competitive price point in its home market.
No official details on global or India availability have been announced yet, but Realme often brings Neo series devices (or rebrands them) to other regions later. Stay tuned for more updates!
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