Realme is ready to make waves in India once again. The company will unveil its latest flagship, Realme GT 8 Pro, on November 20 at 12 PM IST, and early reviews suggest it could easily challenge top names like Samsung and OnePlus. After making headlines in China last month, this high-performance device is now making its way to Indian markets with some serious upgrades.
Key Takeaways Realme GT 8 Pro
- Launch Date: November 20, 12 PM IST
- Battery: Massive 7000mAh “Titan Battery” with 120W fast charging
- Camera: 200MP periscope lens tuned by Ricoh GR for pro-grade images
- Processor: Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with AI-enhanced performance
- Expected Price: Around ₹59,999, offering strong competition to ₹80K+ flagships
A Flagship That Breaks the Rules
Realme didn’t just build another premium phone it built a performance-driven device that’s focused on power, battery life, and photography. The GT 8 Pro comes packed with a 7000mAh battery capable of lasting two days on a single charge. With 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, the phone reaches 50% battery in only 15 minutes.
The highlight, though, is the 200MP periscope camera fine-tuned by Ricoh GR, known for its professional-grade optics. This setup ensures crisp zoom shots, detailed night photos, and vibrant results with a single tap.
Realme GT 8 Pro Key Specifications
| Feature | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.79-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 7000 nits brightness |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 + Hyper Vision+ AI chip |
| RAM & Storage | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X + 512GB UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | 50MP (OIS) + 50MP ultra-wide + 200MP periscope (3x optical, 120x digital) |
| Selfie Camera | 32MP with 4K 60fps recording |
| Battery | 7000mAh silicon-carbon |
| Charging | 120W wired + 50W wireless |
| Durability | IP68 + IP69 rated |
| Software | Android 16 + Realme UI 7.0 (4 years OS updates) |
| Weight | 214g |
Battery and Gaming Performance
Realme claims you can play BGMI for 7.5 hours, stream YouTube for 21 hours, or keep it on standby for up to 21 days. Chinese users have already shared real-world results showing 9–10 hours of screen-on time under heavy use.
For gamers, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and advanced cooling system ensure no overheating or frame drops, even in demanding titles like Genshin Impact and Call of Duty Mobile.
Pricing and Availability
While Realme hasn’t confirmed the official India pricing, leaks suggest the base model will start at around ₹59,999. This undercuts most flagship phones offering smaller batteries and less camera power. The launch event will be streamed live, and both Flipkart and Realme’s official site will feature early-bird deals.
If you’ve been looking for a premium smartphone without breaking the bank, the GT 8 Pro could be the most practical and powerful option of 2025.
