realme this week announced the availability of the realme 8 5G and the realme C25s.
The realme C25s is the latest addition to its C series of the brand which is known to smack good specifications for their low prices.
Highlights of the realme 8 5G
Launched in April this year, the realme 8 5G comes with Dimensity 700 5G processor, 5000mAh battery, 90hz Ultra Smooth Display and the Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) Technology.
realme is particularly proud that their smartphones can now utilize the storage from its ROM by virtually expanding the memory of RAM up to additional 3GB via Technology or Virtual RAM.
Aside from that, the realme 8 5G has a triple card slot feature with up to 1TB expandable memory.
Key specifications of the smartphone can be seen below:
- CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor
- GPU Model: Mali-G57 MC2
- Screen: 6.5-inch IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh rate
- Camera: 48MP (Wide) with PDAF, 2MP (macro), 2MP (depth)
- Biometrics: Fingerprint
- Connectivity: Dual Nano SIM
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with 18W Fast Charging
- Operating System: Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11
- Size: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 185g
Highlights of the realme C25s
Meanwhile, the entry level realme C25s comes with the newly upgraded processor, and the powerful Helio G85 gaming processor.
It is also the first device in its C series to come with realme UI 2.0.
Key specifications of the smartphone can be seen below:
- CPU: MediaTek Helio G85 processor
- GPU Model: ARM Mali-G52 GPU
- Screen: 6.5 inch HD+ display
- Camera: 48MP (Wide) with PDAF, 2MP (macro), 2MP (depth)
- Biometrics: Fingerprint
- Connectivity: Dual Nano SIM
- Battery: 6000mAh battery with 18W Type-C Quick Charge
- Operating System: Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11
- Size: 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.6 mm
- Weight: 209g
It is worth to note that realme claims that over the last 8 months, realme and quality specialists at TÜV Rheinland, had worked together to set new, upgraded quality standards for smartphones.
These standards are based on the three-year life cycle of smartphones which include 23 major tests; 10 Daily Use Test Scenarios, 7 extreme environment test Scenarios and 6 Components Reliability Test Scenarios.
Availability and price
The realme 8 5G comes in two colours, Supersonic Blue and Supersonic Black while the realme C25s is brought in Water Grey and Water Blue.
The realme 8 5G retails at RM899 while the C25s retails at RM699.
Both phones are already available on realme’s official platforms starting last 28 May, with discounts offered during sales.