Realme GT 8 Series Release Date Announced
Realme GT 8 Series Release Date Announced — Pro Model Gets Massive Battery and New Performance Boosts
Realme has officially confirmed when fans can expect the Realme GT 8 Series. The company announced that the Chinese launch will take place on October 21 at 3:00 PM local time. Alongside the release date, Realme teased several exciting details about the upcoming GT 8 Pro, revealing major improvements in performance, battery life, and design.
Realme GT 8 Pro Battery and Charging Upgrades
The teaser focuses primarily on the Realme GT 8 Pro, highlighting a significantly larger 7,000mAh battery, up from 6,500mAh in the GT 7 Pro. Despite the size increase, Realme has managed to make the new Pro model slimmer and lighter, measuring just 8.2mm thick and weighing 214 grams.
The GT 8 Pro retains the brand’s signature 120W SuperVOOC wired charging, allowing for incredibly fast top-ups. However, this time around, the flagship adds 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging to its arsenal — plus bypass charging, which helps keep the phone cool during intense gaming sessions or long charging cycles.
Realme also confirmed that the GT 8 Pro will support multiple non-proprietary charging standards, including 50W PPS PD, 44W UFCS, and 36W PD, ensuring greater compatibility with third-party chargers.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and R1 Gaming Display Chip
Under the hood, the Realme GT 8 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the latest and most powerful chipset in the Snapdragon lineup. Early prototype testing already shows impressive raw performance, putting the GT 8 Pro among 2025’s top-performing Android flagships.
To enhance gaming and display performance, Realme has paired the Snapdragon chip with a dedicated R1 display processor. This specialized chip enables Super Resolution rendering and frame rate boosting simultaneously, letting gamers enjoy QHD visuals while maintaining a 144Hz refresh rate.
According to Realme, the R1 chip has been optimized for specific high-end mobile titles such as Valorant Mobile, Delta Action, and Arena Breakout, ensuring smoother gameplay and better graphical fidelity.
Design and Build
Despite packing a bigger battery and advanced charging features, the GT 8 Pro sports a refined design that’s both thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Realme’s engineering focus appears to balance performance and ergonomics, making the GT 8 Pro one of the sleekest power-packed devices in its segment.
Realme GT 8 Series Launch and Expectations
While the teaser mainly highlights the GT 8 Pro, details about the standard Realme GT 8 remain under wraps. It’s still unclear which of the Pro’s flagship features — such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or the massive 7,000mAh battery — will carry over to the vanilla model.
The Realme GT 8 Series will officially debut in China on October 21, 2025 with global availability expected to follow soon after.
Key Takeaways
- Launch Date: October 21, 2025 (China, 3:00 PM local time)
- Main Model: Realme GT 8 Pro
- Battery: 7,000mAh with 120W wired + 50W wireless + 10W reverse charging
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Display Chip: Custom R1 gaming chip with QHD and 144Hz support
- Thickness/Weight: 8.2mm, 214g
- Extra: PPS PD, UFCS, PD charging standards supported
With the Realme GT 8 Series release date officially announced, anticipation is high for Realme’s next flagship lineup. The GT 8 Pro’s combination of a 7,000mAh battery, lightning-fast charging, and top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor could make it one of the most competitive smartphones of 2025.
