Realme 8 5G

Sharp 1080p screen, 90Hz, bright enough, small notch.

No splash protection.

But once the price settles at €199, it becomes tougher to recommend the Realme 8 5G right away. There are other phones priced closely to the Realme 8 5G, like the better-equipped Realme 7 5G, so we'd advice for exploring all possibilities and pick the...

5G connectivity on a budget ; Excellent stamina from 5000mAh battery

Diminished performance ; No ultra-wide camera ; Screen not as good as previous model

6.5inch FHD+ screen ; Headphone jack and MicroSD card slot ; Good performance

Average battery life ; Not waterproof ; Lacks wireless charging

The Realme 8 5G has fast performance, a decent camera system and a bright screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. To cut a long story short, it is worth considering if you're on a budget.

It has 5G Large, bright screen Very cheap

Rather basic design No wireless charging Average camera

The Realme 8 5G is exactly what you would expect before you unbox it, knowing the retail price and the manufacturer: a solid, inexpensive 5G phone. If that's what you're in the market for, then this handset is definitely going to appeal.

Toned down design 5G capabilities

5G network support ; Beautiful IPS panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate ; Good battery life

Triple camera has no ultra wide-angle lens ; Camera bump is unsightly ; Fast charging maxes out at 18 watts ; Plenty of pre-installed bloatware

In summary, I have to advise most users against buying the Realme 8 5G. This is because Realme has positioned 5G support at such a low price point, prioritizing it over everything else so much so that the bright LCD display with its 90 Hz refresh rate...

Best-in-class mobile data speeds ; Impressive 90Hz screen ; Stellar battery life

Macro camera is weak ; No ultra-wide camera ; Fingerprint-loving design

Low-cost 5G phones are niche; after all, a 5G phone contract or plan is seldom cheap. That said, with coverage improving in cities, and some networks offering 5G at no extra cost now, the world might just be ready for the Realme 8 5G and its...

Addition of 5G offers both faster speeds and better coverage in future ; Primary camera is good in all but near-dark environments ; Expandable memory makes 64GB model a more viable choice

No ultra-wide camera ; Two rather pointless 2-megapixel cameras ; Slow charging compared to other Realme devices

Cheap ; 5G ready ; Bright 90Hz display

Uneven performance ; No U.S. availability

U.S. users can’t buy either, and are better off looking for the Pixel 4a or a Moto G Power if their priority is a low price. Overall, U.K. customers who can buy the Realme 8 5G have limited reasons to pick it up over the Redmi, or other great cheap...