realme introduces new additions to its realme 8 series - realme 8s 5G, world's first smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor and realme 8i, India’s first smartphone to feature MediaTek Helio G96 processor starting from INR 17,999 and INR 13,999 respectively

• realme 8s 5G is  powered by  world’s first MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor, and features a 90 Hz Display, a 33W Dart charge, a massive 5000mAh battery, up to 13GB Dynamic RAM,  64MP nightscape camera
• realme 8s 5G will be available in two amazing colours -Universe Blue and Universe Purple.Comes in two variants 6GB+128GB priced at INR 17,999 and 8GB+128GB priced at INR 19,999 respectively. 
•  realme 8i is the first smartphone in India to be powered by MediaTek Helio G96 chipset and features a 120Hz ultra-smooth display, 18W fast Charge, a 5000mAh mega battery, up to 11GB Dynamic RAM (Only in 6GB version),and a 50MP AI triple camera
• realme 8i will be available in two dynamic colours - Space Black and Space Purple with two storage  4GB+64GB priced at INR 13,999 and 6GB+128GB priced at INR 15,999 respectively.

New Delhi, September 09, 2021: realme, India’s first brand to launch a 5G enabled smartphone, today  launches the newest additions to its realme 8 series - realme 8s 5G, the world's first smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor and realme 8i, India’s first smartphone to feature MediaTek Helio G96 Processor. With impressive design  these two new additions  in the realme 8 series will provide users a combination of good specifications with an immersive display, trendy camera, powerful processors and fast-charging capabilities that can match up to their lifestyle. With this launch, realme has again brought the best products with an unparalleled ownership experience for young people so that they can enjoy and live an aspirational, trendsetting lifestyle in sync with the latest technological trends.

Commenting on  the launch, Mr. Madhav Sheth, Vice President, realme and Chief Executive Officer, realme India and Europe said, “At realme, offering top-of-the-line technology has always been our aim.  With realme’s flagship for the youth - the number series, we have introduced cutting-edge technology. The two new additions in our number series- realme 8s 5G and realme 8i are yet another testimony in realme’s commitment to introduce the industry’s first products for its consumers, providing them with a never-before experience. As a 5G Leader, with the realme 8s 5G, we are bringing more 5G smartphones to every Indian across price ranges and strengthening our mission to make our consumers 5G future-ready with segment-leading smartphone features.”

 “We’ve redefined mainstream smartphone experiences with our broad portfolio of Dimensity & Helio G series chipsets. Smartphone technology is very dynamic and fast-evolving and we are intent on making the latest innovations available at accessible price points. The MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset redefines mainstream 5G smartphone experiences with rich tech that delivers premium displays, enhanced power efficiency for reliable gameplay, amazing photos & video streaming, even at night. With the Helio G96, MediaTek advances its position as a leading mobile chip innovator delivering cutting-edge visuals, image capabilities and intelligent mobile experiences. Through our latest collaboration with the realme for their latest realme Pad, we look forward to strengthening our ongoing collaboration and providing a world-class experience to our consumers,” said Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India.

 The 5G performer, realme 8s 5G, is the world’s first smartphone equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor. It is world’s first 6nm process 5G phone in the price segment and comes with a dual 5G dual standby mode. realme 8s 5G also features the Dynamic RAM Expansion technology (DRE),  which can add up to 5GB to the existing 8GB RAM, enabling users to enjoy upto 13GB of dynamic memory. Equipped with a 90Hz ultra-smooth display and a large 16.5 cm (6.5") full screen, the smartphone provides a supreme-smooth visual experience. realme 8s 5G, comes with a 33W Dart charge and a massive 5000mAh battery.  It features an Infinite Star Design that adopts the latest texture printing process and superimposes the beam texture to bring out star-like luster. It also features an advanced 64MP nightscape camera to take clear and bright photos even in complex lighting conditions and consists of a 16MP AI Beauty Selfie front camera to take natural and delicate skin selfies. Also, the smartphone comes with 2 Nano SIM cards and 1 MicroSD card at the same time and supports a maximum of 1TB memory expansion. realme 8s 5G, is available in two amazing colours - Universe Blue and Universe Purple, and comes in two variants, 6GB+128GB priced at INR 17,999 and 8GB+128GB priced at INR 19,999 respectively. The first sale is scheduled for 13th September, 12:00 PM onwards on realme.com, Flipkart & Mainline channels.

realme 8i, is the first smartphone in India to be powered by MediaTek Helio G96 processor. With a really powerful processor, the smartphone features a massive 6.6-inch LCD display with an impressive 120Hz refresh rate, which is the first in its price range.It comes with an 18W Fast Charge and a 5000mAh mega battery. realme 8i offers 5GB Dynamic RAM for 6GB+128GB version, which can add up to 5GB to the existing 6GB RAM, enabling users to enjoy up to 11GB of experience and improves the smartphone’s overall smoothness.  The device is extremely light and thin, with just 8.5 mm and 194 g, and incorporates a flowing design concept. The smartphone consists of a 50MP AI Triple Camera to make pictures clearer and brighter and also a 16MP selfie camera to take crystal clear selfies. realme 8i is available in two dynamic colours -  Space Black and Space Purple, and two variants, 4GB+64GB priced at INR 13,999 and 6GB+128GB priced at INR 15,999 respectively. The first sale is scheduled for 14th September, 12:00 PM onwards on realme.com, Flipkart & Mainline channels.

realme 8s 5G and realme 8i price and sales date:

 Key highlights: realme 8s 5G

World’s first MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor:  realme 8s 5G is equipped with the world’s first MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor, which adopts an advanced 6nm production process. Compared with last-gen Dimensity 720, the Dimensity 810 CPU single-core performance improves by 16% and CPU main frequency improves by 20%. The Dimensity 810 also brings a powerful GPU - Arm Mali-G57 MC2, which supports high refresh rate screen technology to provide an ultra-smooth screen experience.

realme 8s 5G is the world's first 5G phone with a 6nm process in the price segment. The latest 6nm process is finer, more advanced, and has higher transistor density than the 7nm process, resulting in lower power consumption, effectively extending battery life even for users.

To provide a next-gen 5G experience the processor also equips three essential features of realme 8s 5G which is 5G+5G dual SIM dual standby and SA/NSA dual networking mode along with Dual Network Acceleration technology.

Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE): The smartphone consists of Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) technology which expands the memory by converting internal storage into virtual RAM, adding up to 13 GB of dynamic memory. It will enable the smartphone to launch apps faster and smoothly run multiple apps in the background, as well as seamless switching in-between.

Charge and Battery: realme 8s 5G is equipped with a large battery of 5000mAh and uses a 33W Dart charging for the first time with high-voltage and low-current fast-charging technology. It has five layers of safe charging protection for constant and sufficient power. The smartphone also comprises Smart 5G power-saving technology to improve battery life.

Cameras: realme 8s 5G features an advanced 64MP Nightscape Camera, consisting of a 64MP Ultra HD Main Camera, a B&W portrait lens, and a macro lens. The 64MP Ultra HD main camera lens can capture every moment with details. B&W Portrait lens supports various color filter systems that enable it to shoot stylish portraits. The 4cm ultra macro lens allows users to explore the microscopic world to its fullest with a 4cm ultra-close focus distance. The smartphone also consists of a 16MP ultra-clear front camera which supports modes like AI beauty mode, portrait mode, etc. With the Super Nightscape Intelligent Algorithm and Multi-frame Synthesis Engine technology, users can take clear and bright nightscape photos even in complex lighting conditions.

Display: realme 8s 5G adopts a 16.5 cm (6.5") full-screen display with a high refresh rate of 90Hz and a maximum 180Hz sampling rate. For smooth visual experience it features 16.7 million color display, 2400x1080 FHD+ high resolution, and 90.5% screen-to-body ratio. With a 600 nits brightness peak, even in the bright light, the content on the screen is also clearly visible.

Key highlights: realme 8i

India’s First MediaTek Helio G96 Processor: realme 8i is the first smartphone in India to feature the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. It’s manufactured using a 12 nm process and has two large A75 cores and 6 small A55 cores. Compared to realme 7i, the performance of 8i has improved 65%. The GPU has been improved by 91%, and the CPU by 51%. MediaTek Helio G96 is the only G9X series chip that can power 120Hz displays. It supports realme’s first screen whose brightness can reach as low as 1 nit, leading to a smoother gaming experience.

120Hz Ultra Smooth Display: realme 8i features an impressive 120Hz refresh rate, which is the first in its price range.  Compared to 60Hz, 120Hz delivers noticeably smoother visual effects, and 6 different refresh rates (30Hz, 48Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz) are supported to help the phone conserve battery power. The smartphone has a massive 6.6-inch LCD display, giving users a superior visual experience, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen can go from 600 nits to 1 nit, with 1 nit being the lowest brightness level making it comfortable for the eyes at night.

Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE): realme 8i offers 5GB Virtual RAM on 6GB+128GB version. So now, 6GB original RAM along with 5GB virtual RAM will give users up to 11GB RAM and this can improve the smartphone’s overall smoothness (realme 8i 4GB+64GB does not support DRE).

5000mAh High-Capacity Battery and 18W Fast Charge:  realme 8i features a mega 5000mAh battery with which users can enjoy non-stop usage.  According to tests from realme Lab, realme 8i could last for 28 days in standby mode and provides continuous 47 hours on call, 40 hours on music, 11 hours on YouTube, or 8 hours for gaming. realme 8i is equipped with an 18W fast charge.

Cameras: realme 8i features a 50MP AI triple camera. The main 50MP sensor with an f/1.8 large aperture and 5P lens captures enough light making the pictures clearer and brighter. In addition, the device also supports PDAF that makes the focus more rapid and precise. The B&W lens provides a special artistic effect for portraits, which reproduces portraits in black and white, providing higher exposure and enhancing the contrast between light and dark images. The ultra macro lens enables users to get closer and discover the beauty of the micro world with the 4cm shooting distance. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera can take crystal clear selfies. The camera also supports AI beautification function, HDR mode, portrait mode, and a Panoselfie feature that can help users take wider selfies, enhancing the overall camera experience in the segment.

Design: With a flowing design concept, the Arc beam texture has given the phone a shinier and smoother appearance making its black hue look eye-catchy while holding it. The colours around the camera and the entire body are very consistent. The smartphone is 8.5 mm sleek and lightweight with just 194 g.

About realme:

realme is a technology brand that specializes in providing high-quality smartphones and a trendsetting tech lifestyle. The brand was officially established on May 4th, 2018 by its founder Sky Li and Madhav Sheth in India, together with a young team that has rich experience in the smartphone industry. realme is committed to offering smartphones with trendsetting designs and technologies while exploring more possibilities of the Artificial Internet of Things.

realme has launched various smartphones across all price ranges from entry-level up to flagship segments, including India’s first 5G smartphone realme X50 Pro 5G. The brand has recently unveiled India’s first smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 800U, realme 8 series with realme 8 Pro including the ultimate 108MP Infinity Quad Camera and realme 8 with a Super Amoled Display, and realme 8 5G,  India's first 5G smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor; realme X7 Max 5G India’s first smartphone with Dimensity 1200 5G Processor, realme X7 Pro 5G, realme X7 5G, narzo 30 series with realme narzo 30 5G, realme narzo 30 4G;  narzo 30 Pro 5G the most powerful 5G gaming mid-ranger and realme narzo 30A, powerful budget gaming ninja. realme’s product line includes best 4G flagship - realme X3 & X3 SuperZoom, entry-level value kings - realme C11, realme C12, and realme C15; its best 64MP quad-camera phone - realme 7i, realme 7 with the world’s first Helio G95 processor and most powerful 64MP camera, and India's Fastest Charging 64MP Flagship- realme 7 Pro. Committed to offering a smart and trendsetting lifestyle for youth, realme had introduced its UNI Smart AIoT strategy earlier in 2020. As part of its tech-lifestyle product portfolio, the brand has recently introduced the realme Watch S Series, realme Smart TV, realme Band, realme Buds Wireless 2, realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo, realme Buds Q2 Neo, realme Watch 2, realme Watch 2 Pro, realme Buds Air Neo, realme Buds Q, realme Buds Air Pro, realme Buds Air 2 with the most affordable ANC, realme Adventurer Backpack, realme 30W Dart Charge power bank, realme M1 sonic electric toothbrush, realme Adventurer Luggage, realme Tote Bag 2.0, realme Motion Activated Night Light, realme Gaming Accessories Kit, realme Beard Trimmer Series, realme Hair Dryer and the realme UI 2.0.

realme has become the top 5G smartphone brand in India with a 23% share in Q2 2021 and is the fastest brand to reach 50 million cumulative smartphone shipments in India, according to Counterpoint Research.

According to Counterpoint Hearables Report (Q2), realme emerged as the No.1 brand in the TWS market, driven by Buds Air Neo and Buds Q. TechARC has ranked realme as No. 1 Quality Smartphone Brand with the lowest repair rate as well as the highest in customer engagement.

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