The Realme 8 has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking website, offering an early look at the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The listing points to a handset still in development, and it has appeared alongside reports that the Realme 8 series could launch in India in January next year. Here is what the leaked details reveal so far.
What the Geekbench listing reveals about the Realme 8
The phone appeared on Geekbench with the model number RMX3092. Tipsters Mukul Sharma and Abhishek Yadav have indicated that this model number belongs to the Realme 8.
According to the same listing, the device runs Android 10 software and packs 8GB of RAM. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 720 octa-core processor with a base frequency of 2GHz.
- Model number: RMX3092
- Software: Android 10
- RAM: 8GB
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 720 octa-core, 2GHz base frequency
India launch and BIS listing
Beyond Geekbench, the Realme RMX3092 has also been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. That sighting strengthens speculation that the phone is headed to India. Tipsters have also hinted that a Realme 8 Pro variant could be in the works.
The Realme 8 series will succeed the Realme 7 lineup, which launched in September this year. Reports suggest the Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro could arrive in India in January, with the series expected to offer better specifications and features than its predecessor. The company has not confirmed any official details yet.
How it compares to the Realme 7
For context, the Realme 7 sets the baseline this new series is expected to build on. It features a 6.5-inch display with a 20:9 ratio, 2400x1080P FHD+ resolution and a 90.5% screen-to-body ratio.
Inside, the Realme 7 uses the MediaTek Helio G95 gaming processor, built on a 12nm process, which scored 30W+ super high benchmarks in AnTuTu. It also carries a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W PD charging.
| Specification | Realme 7 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch, 20:9 ratio |
| Resolution | 2400x1080P FHD+ |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 90.5% |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm) |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W PD charging |
