Realme's GT series has always been about pushing boundaries, but the GT 8 Pro, launched in November 2025, is a genuine headline grabber in the under-Rs. 60,000 flagship arena. With a super-bright 2K AMOLED, Ricoh-tuned 200MP periscope camera, and a monster 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging, does it live up to "true flagship killer" status? This review unpacks the design, camera, performance, and charging innovations making the GT 8 Pro one of the most buzzed-about phones of late 2025.
Design, Build & Uniqueness
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Innovative Camera Panel & Premium Materials
Realme GT 8 Pro debuts a swappable camera island design: users can customize the camera module's backplate with options like metallic, transparent, or themed styles. The body uses a robust aluminum frame and frosted glass back, rated with IP69 water and dust resistance to withstand even tough use.
At 8.2mm thick and 218g, the phone is balanced and surprisingly ergonomic for its huge 7,000mAh battery. Color options include "Dairy White" and "Urban Blue," with limited edition collaborations like Aston Martin F1, bringing a style focus to Realme not usually seen at this price point.
Display Technology & Visual Experience
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2K QHD+ AMOLED with Insane Brightness and Refresh Rate
The GT 8 Pro features a stunning 6.79-inch LTPO AMOLED display, with 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and a 2K resolution (3136×1440), delivering pinpoint sharpness at ~627 PPI. The star feature: up to 7000 nits global brightness and 4000 nits local peak, making it the brightest display in any phone this year—outdoors or HDR videos look incredible.
The panel covers 100% DCI-P3, with 1.5K color handling for true-to-life tones. Realme has added a “Sunlight Screen” mode for perfect viewing even in harsh direct sunlight. Bezels are ultra-thin, offering a 93% screen-to-body ratio—a visual treat for both gaming and videos.
Smoothness & Touch Response
The 144Hz LTPO layer adapts refresh rate from 1Hz for static screens (battery saving) up to 144Hz for gaming, and the 240Hz touch sampling makes swipes and taps feel instant.
Camera System: Ricoh Partnership & Power
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Triple Camera System with Iconic Ricoh Image Processing
Main Camera: 50MP Sony LYT-700 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, tuned in collaboration with Ricoh GR. This elevates color science and focus speed for genre-defining shots.
Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Samsung HP5 periscope capable of high-res optical and hybrid zoom. Night and tele shots rival flagships two times the price.
Ultra-wide: 50MP sensor with high clarity for landscapes and group shots.
Signature Photography Modes
Ricoh GR’s modes—Standard, Positive Film, Negative Film, Monotone, and High-Contrast Black & White—recreate legendary Ricoh camera tonality. A custom "Snap Mode" and Ricoh’s shutter sound add a professional camera feel.
“Daylight images keep shadow detail and surfaces sharp, with punchy but natural color. Periscope zoom produces crisp, share-ready reach photos. Ricoh’s Negative Film mode and Monotone are favourites for street and portrait photography.”
Video
4K at up to 120fps (Dolby Vision & 10-bit Log) is supported. 8K video at 30fps pushes creative boundaries, and Realme’s software stabilization and Ricoh’s color treatment hold up in challenging conditions.
Front Camera
A 50MP punch-hole selfie camera (wide f/2.0) captures sharp, well-balanced shots even in tough light; 4K @ 30fps video ready.
Performance & Gaming With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
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Cutting-Edge Silicon & Benchmarks
At its heart is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm), with LPDDR5X RAM (up to 16GB) and UFS 4.1 storage (up to 1TB). The phone smashes benchmarks:
AnTuTu v11: 3.6-4.1 million (industry leading)
Geekbench 6: ~3700 single core / ~11300 multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 7231 best / 34.6% stability over sustained loads
Gaming Experience
Titles like BGMI, PUBGM, Genshin Impact, and Honor of Kings run at max graphics and up to 144fps, with no visible drops or frame pacing. Dual vapor chamber cooling (7000 sq.mm area) keeps heat manageable, even after an hour of heavy use: 39.8°C front/41.5°C back.
Dedicated chipset support (Adreno 830 plus Realme R1 gaming chip) enables frame interpolation up to 2K 120fps on supported titles. Esports players: it's a beastly device under Rs. 60,000.
Multitasking? Keeping 20+ apps open never slows the system, courtesy of the lightning-fast memory and storage.
Battery & Charging: Power for Pros
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Battery Monster
The GT 8 Pro houses a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery—by far the class leader. Expect 2+ days of moderate usage, or 10+ hours of heavy gaming on a single charge.
Screen-on time: 12-14 hrs real world (mixed use); ~9 hrs of continuous gaming.
Charging: 120W SuperVOOC wired — 0-50% in 15 minutes, 0-100% in 33-39 minutes.
50W fast wireless—50% in 22 minutes, 0-100% in ~79 minutes.
Battery health: Battery Health Engine 2.0 keeps degradation under 20% after 1,600 cycles.
Power management is smart: adaptive charging, app sleep, and real-time usage learning for maximizing endurance.
Software & Extras
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Ships with realme UI 7 (Android 16 with 4 years major updates guaranteed), offering extensive theme and always-on options. In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 5G on all major Indian bands, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and IP69 dust/water protection round out an absolutely top-end spec sheet.
Value at Rs. 60,000: How Does It Compare?
| Feature | Realme GT 8 Pro | iQOO 15 | OnePlus 15 | Samsung S25 FE |
| Price (INR) | 59,990–64,999 | 59,999 | 69,999 | 59,999 |
| Main Camera | 50MP Ricoh GR + 200MP Periscope + 50MP Ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, Periscope | 50MP triple OIS | 50MP triple |
| Display | 6.79" 2K LTPO, 144Hz, 7000 nits | 6.85" LTPO, 144Hz, 6000 nits | 6.82" QHD+ 165Hz | 6.7", FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2400/Snap |
| RAM/Storage | Up to 16GB/1TB | Up to 16GB/1TB | Up to 16GB/1TB | Up to 12GB/512GB |
| Battery | 7,000mAh, 120W+50W wireless | 7,500mAh, 120W+no wireless | 7,300mAh, 120W | 5,400mAh, 45W |
| Software | Realme UI 7, Android 16 | Funtouch OS 15, Android 16 | OxygenOS 15, Android 15 | OneUI, Android 15 |
| Special Features | Ricoh camera, custom back, bright display | 10-bit screen, best battery | Alert slider, best haptic | Good software |
Who Should Buy It?
Power users: Extreme performance, multi-app use, and heaviest gaming, with best-in-class cooling and battery life.
Photography fans: Ricoh GR color science, shooting control, and 200MP periscope for telephoto, events, and street shots.
Media consumers: Brightest, smoothest AMOLED display for video in any condition.
All-day users: Battery anxiety is a thing of the past.
Indian buyers: Cutting-edge hardware from a value-focused, feature-rich brand.
Final Verdict
The Realme GT 8 Pro blends performance, innovation, and real-world usability for an all-round flagship killer. Its display, camera system (thanks to Ricoh partnership), and battery/charging prowess offer superb value. The only rivals to watch are the iQOO 15 (raw gaming power) and OnePlus 15 (polish and after-sales). For buyers hunting an all-rounder with pro-level camera and a game-changing battery in the Rs. 60,000 range, GT 8 Pro is a no-brainer.