Realme 8i, Realme 8s 5G full spec-sheet revealed ahead of September 9 launch event

Realme is gearing up to launch two new smartphones in its number series on September 9. The Realme 8i and Realme 8s 5G will be arriving with a few firsts alongside the company’s first-ever tablet – Realme Pad. In the most recent tweet, the company also confirmed that will be unveiling the Realme Cobble and Realme Pocket portable Bluetooth speaker alongside the two phones and tablet.

Realme’s upcoming event will take place in India on September 9 at 12:30 pm (noon). Realme has confirmed that the Realme 8i will be the first in India to use a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC and the Realme 8s 5G will be the first to opt for a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G SoC.

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Launching at 12:30 PM, 9th September on our official channels.
Know more: https://t.co/QtEWBwsxIPpic.twitter.com/JpFhmpGS5L

— realme TechLife (@realmeTechLife) September 4, 2021

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Realme 8s 5G Expected Specifications 

If the leak is accurate, then the Realme 8s 5G’s MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC will be accompanied by up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The device will sport a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. For optics, the handset will get a 64 MP triple-camera setup with a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 2 MP macro unit. The phone will also get a 16 MP selfie camera. It will pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support. The Realme 8s 5G will be available in Universal Blue and Purple colour options.

Realme 8i Expected Specifications 

The Realme 8i, on the other hand, will use a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The handset is expected to sport a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. For optics, you get a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP primary sensor, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 2 MP macro unit. The phone will also get a 16 MP selfie camera. It will pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support. The handset is available in Space Black and Space Purple.

Both the phones will run Android 11 with Realme UI on top and will also support Dynamic RAM expansion up to 13GB on the Realme 8s 5G and up to 10GB on the Realme 8i. They also use a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Realme Pad Expected Specifications 

Realme also revealed details about the design and display of the Realme Pad. The Realme Pad will sport a 10.36-inch display with a WUXGA+ (2000 x 1200 pixels) resolution. The Realme Pad will also feature an incredibly slim form factor. The tablet could be powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC.