realme 8 Pro: 108MP smartphone launches May 11


Hnadheld back - realme 8 (Philippines)
Hnadheld back - realme 8 (Philippines)

PHILIPPINES – realme 8 and realme 8 Pro are going official this May 11! realme Philippines gears up for their biggest launch of the year so far with the help of their newest celebrity endorser Kathryn Bernardo, who earlier teased a 108MP phone on Instagram.

Having enjoyed strong sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic, realme topped the charts as the Philippines’ number one smartphone brand for Q3 2020.

“As the number of Filipino content creators and gamers grows, we want to be their chosen partner for all the dynamic and compelling photo and video content they create with the new realme 8 Series. This year’s flagship aims to make powerful and premium photography and videography features, as well as impressive gaming capabilities within reach,” says Austine Huang, vice president for Marketing of realme Philippines.

LOOK: Kathryn Bernardo teases 108MP mystery phone on Instagram

Infinite camera features

The realme 8 Pro is ideal for both photo and video content creation as the series aims to #CaptureInfinityWith108MP. The Pro’s major feature is its new 108MP quad rear camera, powered by industry-leading Samsung H2 Sensor camera technology that’s able to capture more details than the 12MP iteration. The quad camera is complemented by advanced camera features for even more options in the creative process.

Rear cameras - realme 8 (Philippines)
Rear cameras – realme 8 (Philippines)

The realme 8 Pro also has blazing fast charging times with the 50W SuperDart Charge that powers up to 100% in 47 minutes, allowing you to enjoy it for longer and less downtime.

Both the realme 8 and realme 8 Pro come with a high-definition immersive Super AMOLED display that shows content in full, vibrant colors, and bright output for direct sunlight readability. Paired with an Infinite Bold Design at the back featuring a sleek and sexy phone design that the youth adore and pair with their growing lifestyle of individuality and personality.

Infinite powerful experience

For gamers, the realme 8 is a top choice for play as its MTK Helio G95 Processor delivers the best gaming experience with seamless and high-frame rate performance in many top mobile titles, such as Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, League of Legends: Wild Rift, PUBG Mobile, and more. The high-performing processor also allows for smooth and fast in-app switching, perfect for multitasking and everything users need to do.

Under-display fingerprint scanner - realme 8 (Philippines)
Under-display fingerprint scanner – realme 8 (Philippines)

Not to be left out of the action, the realme 8 features a 30W dart charge for 0-100% in 65 minutes. All in a sleek package that is also the thinnest 5000mAh smartphone at just 7.99mm and 177g light, ideal for the youth on the go with the growing demand of a smartphone that can keep up with their needs and style.

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The realme 8 Pro comes in two colors: Infinite Blue and Infinite Black, while the realme 8 comes in Cyber Silver and Cyber Black. They will officially be revealed to the public via special livestream on May 11, 6 p.m. on the realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel, pegged as the biggest launch yet of the brand.

Simultaneously, the launch will reveal the much-awaited TV commercial of the realme Ambassador Kathryn Bernardo. The brand recently collaborated with her to personify realme’s Dare To Leap ethos, challenging the youth to break out of their comfort zone and capture their infinity, whatever their passions are. The TV commercial promises to unveil a new and different side of Kathryn which fans can look forward to.

The realme 8 Series will be available nationwide this May at realme’s 556 kiosks and concept stores, in addition to its 16 Service Centers across the Philippines.

For more information and updates, you may visit and follow realme’s official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter accounts.

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