The Realme GT 7 Pro made its debut in India last November, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a substantial 5,800mAh battery. This model was notable for being the first to introduce the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC in the country. Recent reports, however, suggest that the Realme GT 8 Pro is on the horizon, promising multiple hardware enhancements over its predecessor.
According to industry insider Digital Chat Station, who shared insights on Weibo (via), the upcoming GT 8 Pro is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. The device is rumored to sport a flat display with a 2K resolution, as well as a premium metal frame and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, similar to the existing GT 7 Pro.
The anticipated camera system on the GT 8 Pro could include a remarkable 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor. This upgrade would significantly enhance the photography capabilities compared to the GT 7 Pro, which is equipped with three rear cameras, including two 50-megapixel sensors and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
Additionally, the tipster suggests that the battery capacity for the Realme GT 8 Pro could exceed 7,000mAh and support 100W fast charging. In contrast, the Chinese variant of the GT 7 Pro features a 6,500mAh battery, while the version sold in India has a 5,800mAh capacity.
Realme GT 7 Pro: Price and Specifications
The Realme GT 7 Pro was officially launched in India following its initial release in China, with a starting price of Rs. 59,999 for the base variant that includes 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The smartphone operates on Realme UI 6.0, built on Android 15, and boasts a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
In terms of camera capabilities, the GT 7 Pro features a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX906 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 telephoto camera, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. For selfies, it includes a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and is rated IP69 for dust and water resistance. Fast charging is supported at 120W.
