Realme GT 8 with 7,000mAh battery could debut alongside GT 8 Pro in October - All details

Realme’s upcoming GT 8 series, launching in October, is set to bring a large battery, new design, and upgraded performance features.

Realme is gearing up to launch its flagship smartphone, the Realme GT 8 series, in October in China, with two models on the horizon, the Realme GT 8 and Realme GT 8 Pro. While earlier leaks mostly highlighted the Pro variant, new insights from Weibo now revealed key details about the standard Realme GT 8 variant, including its display size and battery capacity. Let’s have a closer look at what’s coming.

Realme GT 8 series is expected to launch with new designs, larger batteries and other upgrades in October 2025.(Representative image) (HT Tech)

By MD Ijaj Khan

Ijaj Khan is a technology journalist and Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience covering the consumer technology industry. His work spans smartphones, laptops, wearables, gaming, appliances and AI - from hands-on reviews, comparison and buying guides to breaking news and in-depth features that help readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions. Before joining HT Tech, he worked with Jagran New Media, where he sharpened his instincts for fast-paced digital reporting. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Whether he's testing the latest flagship smartphone, tracking a major AI announcement, or putting a gaming laptop through its paces, Ijaj approaches every story with the same goal - making technology feel relevant and easy to understand for everyday users, not just enthusiasts. When he's not in front of a screen for work, he's usually travelling to a new city, hunting for great food, or keeping tabs on what's next in tech before everyone else catches on.

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Realme GT 8, GT 8 Pro: Key Specifications and Features (Expected)

The Realme GT 8 is expected to feature a 6.6-inch flat display, which will make it smaller than the GT 8 Pro, which is reported to feature a 6.85-inch 2K OLED panel. Despite its smaller screen, the Realme GT 8 may house a large 7,000mAh battery, according to the latest leak. Specifics about other features remain under wraps, but reports suggest both the Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.

The upcoming Realme GT 8 lineup is likely to bring several design changes compared to its predecessor. Both devices are expected to run on Realme UI 7, based on Android 16, offering updated software features.

For the GT 8 Pro, camera upgrades are among the anticipated highlights. Leaks suggest that it may feature a 200MP periscope telephoto lens in its rear camera setup. Additionally, it is also expected to include an improved motor for haptics, dual speakers, a metal middle frame, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

Realme GT 8 Series: Price (Expected)

Although pricing details for the GT 8 series have not yet been confirmed, reports suggest that the GT 8 Pro could be more expensive than its predecessor. The Realme GT 7 Pro was launched at Rs. 43,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, whereas the GT 8 Pro could start at approximately 3,999 yuan (around Rs. 48,711).