Realme Neo 8 Launch Timeline Revealed- Realme Neo 8 phone is highly anticipated to launch in China in January 2026, with a potential global release as the Realme GT 8 later in 2026. The phone is expected to feature a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and it may get a large 8000 mAh battery pack. Simultaneously, the phone is expected to come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and it may include a triple camera setup which is capable of recording up to 4K resolution videos. Here is everything you need to know about the Realme Neo 8 phone, such as its features and launch timeline.
Launch Timeline
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As of now, Realme has not officially confirmed the launch date of the Realme Neo 8 phone. However, it is highly rumoured to launch in January 2026 in China, and it will be rebranded as the Realme GT 8 for the global and Indian markets, with a release expected later in 2026 in India. The price for the Realme Neo 8 is tentatively expected to start at around ₹29,990.
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Camera Setup and Battery Pack
In the rear section of the Realme Neo 8 phone, you may get a triple camera setup which will include a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP tertiary sensor with OIS, which is capable of recording up to 4K videos. On the front, it may get a 32MP selfie camera. The phone is also expected to feature a massive 8000 mAh battery pack, and it may support 80W fast charging.
Display and Design
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Realme Neo 8 phone is expected to feature a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED flat display with 1.5K resolution, and it may get a 120Hz or 165Hz refresh rate. It may reach up to 6000 nits of peak brightness, which will provide good visibility even in harsh sunlight conditions. The phone is also expected to get IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance ratings, and it may include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
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Performance
Realme has officially teased the phone’s existence and confirmed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which positions it as a performance-led, gaming-focused flagship killer. A live image of the rear panel has also been leaked, which shows a glass back and metal frame, and an Infinity Edition variant is also rumoured to be in the works. The phone is expected to come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. It will likely run on Android 16 with Realme UI 7.