Realme has officially launched the GT 8 Pro flagship smartphone in international markets on 20 November 2026, bringing its most ambitious device yet to consumers worldwide. Following its successful debut in China last month, the GT 8 Pro arrives with groundbreaking features including a massive 7,000mAh battery, industry-first modular camera design, and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
Specifications & Features
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with HyperVision AI chip
Display: 2K AMOLED panel, 144 Hz refresh rate, 7,000 nits peak brightness
Camera: Ricoh Imaging partnership, 200MP telephoto lens, switchable camera module design
Battery: 7,000 mAh with 120W fast charging
Storage & RAM: LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage
Colors: Diary White and Urban Blue
Software and Long-Term Support
The Realme GT 8 Pro ships with Android 16 running Realme UI 7.0 out of the box, offering a refined user experience with optimized gaming modes and AI-powered photography enhancements. Realme commits to providing four years of major OS updates and five years of security patches, ensuring long-term value for buyers.
Connectivity and Additional Features
The GT 8 Pro supports comprehensive 5G connectivity across 21 global frequency bands, dual SIM capability, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and multiple satellite navigation systems. The Sky Communication System with Sky signal chip S1 improves cellular game signal by 25%, ensuring smooth performance even in weak network conditions.
Audio capabilities include dual 1115E symmetrical speakers with N’Bass bass enhancement and Dolby Atmos support, delivering immersive sound for media consumption and gaming.
Pricing
Base Variant (12GB + 256GB): ~$880 internationally (₹72,999 in India)
Higher Variant (16GB + 512GB): ~$950 internationally (₹78,999 in India)
Launch Regions: Initially unveiled in China (October 2025), followed by India (November 2025). Global rollout is expected in select European and Southeast Asian markets
