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Realme GT 8 Neo
₹29,999
PerformanceOS: Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0)Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)CPU: Octa-coreGPU: Adreno 735
CameraTriple: 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX882 OIS + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)Features: Street Photography Mode ProLightVideo: 4K@60fps
DisplayType: Flat AMOLED 144Hz 10-bit 2500 nitsSize: 6.74 inchesRes: 1240 x 2772 pixelsProtection: Gorilla Glass 5
BatteryType: Li-Po 5500 mAhCharging: 120W wired
Unmatched raw speed and 120W charging for the ultimate performance fanatic.
Detailed Specifications
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 2026 March 25 |
| Body | Dimensions: 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.6 mm Weight: 195 g Build: Glass front Plastic back Plastic frame SIM: Dual SIM Speed Matrix Design |
| Display | Type: Flat AMOLED 144Hz 10-bit 2500 nits Size: 6.74 inches Res: 1240 x 2772 pixels Protection: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Platform | OS: Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core GPU: Adreno 735 |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX882 OIS + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Features: Street Photography Mode ProLight Video: 4K@60fps |
| Comms | Loudspeaker: Yes stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No WLAN: Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth: 5.4 NFC: Yes |
| Battery | Type: Li-Po 5500 mAh Charging: 120W wired |
| Colors | Nitro Blue Stealth Black |
Expert Overview
The Realme GT 8 Neo is the definition of a performance flagship killer. It aggressively targets hardcore gamers and power users by equipping the phenomenally fast Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and ultra-fast UFS 4.0 storage for exactly 30k. It features a brilliant 144Hz 1.5K flat AMOLED display for flawless esports gaming, a massive 5500mAh battery, and face-melting 120W SuperVOOC fast charging, ensuring you never have to wait for your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 compare to older flagship chips?
The 's' variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is an absolute monster. It utilizes the exact same cutting-edge architecture as the absolute top-tier flagship processors, delivering an AnTuTu score well over 1.5 million. It completely obliterates older chips like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or any mid-range Dimensity chip. It guarantees that heavy games like BGMI, Genshin Impact, and Call of Duty will run at a flawless, highly stable 60 to 90 frames per second on maximum graphic settings.
Q2: Why is the screen completely flat instead of curved like the Realme Pro series?
Realme understands that the GT series is built for serious gamers. While curved screens look highly premium and beautiful, they are terrible for competitive gaming; they cause accidental side touches and distort the UI elements on the edges of the screen. The completely flat, highly responsive 144Hz display on the GT 8 Neo ensures that every single thumb swipe and tap is perfectly registered with absolute precision and zero distortion.
Q3: How fast is the 120W SuperVOOC charging in real life?
It is genuinely staggering. The included 120W charging brick can blast the massive 5500mAh battery from completely dead to 50% in an unbelievable 10 minutes. A full 0% to 100% charge takes roughly 25 minutes. This completely changes your lifestyle; you can literally wake up with a dead phone, plug it in before taking a quick shower, and have more than enough battery to last an entire day of heavy use by the time you are dressed.
Q4: Does the phone get dangerously hot when charging at 120W or gaming?
To handle the immense power of the Snapdragon chip and the blazing 120W charging, Realme has equipped the GT 8 Neo with a massive 3D Tempered Dual Vapor Chamber (VC) liquid cooling system covering 6000mm². This highly advanced thermal architecture effectively pulls heat away from the core components and spreads it across the back panel. While the phone will certainly get warm during intense gaming or rapid charging, it actively prevents the processor from dangerous thermal throttling.
Q5: Is the 50MP camera terrible because it's a gaming-focused phone?
Not at all. Realme didn't completely ignore photography. The main camera utilizes the highly capable 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor equipped with hardware-level Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Because the Snapdragon chip has an incredibly powerful image signal processor, daylight photos are incredibly sharp and colorful, and night photos are surprisingly bright and clear. The 8MP ultrawide is average, but the primary camera is genuinely excellent for the price.
Q6: Does the phone feel cheap since it uses a plastic back and frame?
To aggressively hit the 30k price point while packing in ultra-expensive processors and 120W charging tech, Realme had to make a compromise on build materials. The back and frame are made of polycarbonate (plastic). However, the 'Nitro Blue' variant features a highly textured, matte 'Speed Matrix' design that feels very solid, entirely rejects fingerprint smudges, and looks very stealthy and premium from a distance. Plus, plastic is highly resistant to shattering from drops.
Q7: Does Realme UI 7.0 have a lot of bloatware and ads?
Because the profit margins on the GT 8 Neo are razor-thin, Realme UI does come with several pre-installed third-party applications, games, and some system-level 'Hot Apps' recommendations out of the box. However, if you take 10 minutes during the initial setup to uninstall the bloatware and disable personalized ads in the deeper settings menus, the UI becomes a highly fluid, highly customizable, and very fast experience.
Q8: Does it have a headphone jack for zero-latency gaming audio?
Unfortunately, no. To maximize the internal space for the massive dual cooling chambers and the large 5500mAh battery, Realme had to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack. Serious gamers who demand zero audio latency will need to use a high-quality Type-C to 3.5mm adapter dongle, or invest in low-latency gaming Bluetooth earbuds.
Q9: Why is UFS 4.0 storage important for performance?
Including UFS 4.0 storage at exactly 30k is a massive win. UFS 4.0 offers read and write data speeds that are literally double that of the older UFS 3.1 storage found in most competing mid-range phones. This translates directly to massive games loading in a fraction of the time, zero stuttering when navigating the heavy UI, and lightning-fast installation of massive app updates.
Q10: Does it support an SD card to expand the 256GB storage?
No, the phone does not feature a MicroSD card slot. You are strictly limited to the internal storage you purchase. If you are a hardcore gamer who plans on downloading multiple massive titles like Genshin Impact and CoD Mobile, or if you shoot a lot of 4K video, it is highly recommended to spend a little extra and purchase the 512GB storage variant.
ByDrive Verdict
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Processor
120W SuperVOOC Fast Charging
144Hz 1.5K Flat AMOLED Display
Massive 5500mAh Battery
Ultra-Fast UFS 4.0 Storage
Advanced 3D VC Liquid Cooling
Sony IMX882 OIS Main Camera
Dual Stereo Speakers
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Estimated Monthly EMI (No Cost)
₹/mo
3 Months
Plan: 12 Months
24 Months
Estimated Resale Value (1 Year)
₹19,499*
*Estimated resale value based on current flagship market trends.