The Realme GT 8 Pro is one of Realme’s most premium phones and starts at Rs. 72,999 in India. This phone is special because it brings Ricoh GR-style imaging to a smartphone. Ricoh cameras are famous for their simple design and great street photography results. Now, Realme has tried to add that experience to a modern flagship phone.
The design of the GT 8 Pro is unique. Realme has used a new “organosilicon” material made from recycled plastic and textiles. It feels like paper, gives a strong grip, and is easy to maintain. The phone is big but still comfortable to hold because of its rounded metal frame. It also has IP68 and IP69 ratings, which means it is safe from dust and water. The most unusual design part is the replaceable camera bump. You can unscrew the round camera module and replace it with a rectangular one. Realme even includes the extra part and a matching case in the box. It’s a fun idea, but not very practical.
The display is a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is very bright outdoors and dim enough for night use. Colours look accurate in Pro mode, and the screen offers HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. The borders are thin, and the flat screen has no distracting reflections. An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is also built into the display and works fast and smoothly.
The Realme GT 8 Pro runs on Android 16 with Realme UI 7. The new “Light Glass” design tries to copy iOS with shiny icons and translucent effects. However, it feels incomplete because only some apps follow the new style while others still look old. Realme promises 4 years of software updates and 5 years of security updates.
Overall, the Realme GT 8 Pro is fast, premium, and full of features. It offers a powerful processor, long battery life, fast charging, and an interesting camera partnership with Ricoh. While some ideas feel experimental, the phone still delivers a true flagship experience for users who want power and creativity in one device.
