Realme is gearing up to unveil its first smartphone in India to incorporate the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The Realme GT 8 Pro was unveiled in China last month and offers several upgrades over its predecessor in the camera, display, battery, design, and performance departments.
Realme GT 8 Pro Launch: How to Watch the Livestream
The Realme GT 8 Pro is launching in India today at 12 noon (IST). Following its launch, the Realme GT 8 Pro will go on sale in India through Flipkart, Realme’s website, and through other partner retailers.

Those interested in watching the Realme GT 8 Pro event live can do so on the company’s official website or YouTube channel. Additionally, we have also embedded the Realme GT 8 Pro livestream link below for convenient access.
Realme GT 8 Pro Pricing
The Realme GT 8 Pro price in India is expected to start from under Rs 70,000, representing a substantial hike over the Realme GT 7 Pro, which fetched a starting price of Rs 59,999 at the time of its launch. To recall, the Realme GT 8 Pro price in China starts from CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs 49,450).
Realme GT 8 Pro Specifications
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, the Realme GT8 Pro offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. This setup ensures smooth gaming and multitasking performance. Additionally, a large cooling system helps manage heat during intensive tasks. The Realme GT8 Pro boasts a robust battery capacity of 7,000 mAh. The Realme GT 8 Pro’s battery supports 120W wired charging along with wireless flash charging at 50W.
The camera setup on the Realme GT 8 Pro includes a triple-camera system featuring a primary sensor of Ricoh GR anti-glare with a resolution of 50MP and an aperture of f/1.8. It is complemented by a secondary ultrawide lens also at 50MP with an f/2.0 aperture and a Samsung HP5 periscope-telephoto shooter offering a resolution of 200MP with optical zoom capabilities.

Realme’s partnership with Ricoh Imaging Company enhances the camera system by incorporating features from Ricoh’s GR series. These include an ultra-high transparency lens group that adheres to Ricoh GR optical standards, promising high anti-glare performance and minimal distortion for clear images.
Realme GT 8 Pro Design & Software
The design of the Realme GT8 Pro stands out with its unique mechanical assembly and detachable Deco options that allow users to personalise their device’s appearance. Colour options include classic white, calm blue, and fresh green, each offering distinct textures and materials.
This new release from Realme combines advanced technology with stylish design elements to cater to tech enthusiasts seeking both performance and aesthetics in one package. The phone runs on Android version 16 with Realme UI version 7.0 layered on top.
In terms of durability, the Realme GT8 series holds IP66 + IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. This ensures reliability across various environments while maintaining functionality alongside visual appeal.
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published: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8:05 [IST]









































