Realme has officially revealed the design of its upcoming flagship — the Realme GT 8 Pro, and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons. The smartphone introduces something truly unique — interchangeable camera modules — allowing users to swap between different styles and designs.
Realme has confirmed that the GT 8 Pro will come in three colours — White, Blue, and Green, and yes, it’s launching in India soon.
Interchangeable Camera Module: A Fresh Take on Smartphone Design
After weeks of teasers, Realme has finally showcased how its modular camera system works on the GT 8 Pro. Users can easily remove and replace the outer camera frame with different designs — letting them change the phone’s appearance in seconds.
There will be three main styles available — Square, Round, and Robot, each offering a distinct personality. The phone will ship with a circular metal camera ring by default, and early buyers will also get a square-shaped frame and a matching case in the box.
Realme has even teased additional creative designs and colours, showing how the GT 8 Pro can reflect each user’s personal style.
Design and Build: Premium Meets Sustainable
The Realme GT 8 Pro features a matte AG glass back, a matte metal frame, and a paper-leather finish made from recycled materials. Each unit carries a unique paper-like texture pattern, giving every phone a slightly different look and feel.
This thoughtful design approach blends premium craftsmanship with eco-conscious innovation, something rarely seen in flagship phones today.
Ricoh Partnership for Camera Excellence
Realme is taking photography seriously this year. The brand has partnered with Ricoh Imaging for exclusive photography enhancements on the GT 8 Pro.
The camera will feature two Ricoh GR focal lengths — 28mm for street photography and 40mm for emotional close-ups — along with five Ricoh GR colour tones:
- Standard
- Positive Film
- Negative Film
- Monotone
- High-Contrast B&W
It will also offer features like Viewfinder Mode, which hides on-screen clutter for distraction-free shooting, Customized Tone for manual control, and Ricoh-style watermarks for professional touches.
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Performance: Power Meets Efficiency
Under the hood, the Realme GT 8 Pro packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with the new R1 Gaming Display chip. Together, they promise blazing-fast performance, QHD gaming at 144Hz refresh rate, and smoother frame rates — up to 90 FPS and 144 FPS in supported games.
Battery life gets a massive boost too — Realme is equipping the GT 8 Pro with a 7,000mAh battery, up from 6,500mAh on its predecessor, while maintaining 120W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Launch Details and India Availability
The Realme GT 8 Pro will debut in China on October 21st, alongside the vanilla GT 8 model. The company has officially confirmed that both devices will launch in India soon after.
For context, the GT 7 Pro launched at ₹59,999 and offered a near-flagship experience with its AMOLED display, 120W charging, and solid camera setup. However, it struggled slightly with image processing and thermal management — areas where the GT 8 Pro is expected to bring significant improvements.
Final Thoughts
With its interchangeable camera design, premium materials, and Ricoh-powered imaging, the Realme GT 8 Pro is shaping up to be one of the most stylish and versatile flagships of 2025. Combined with its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, massive 7,000mAh battery, and sleek build, it could easily challenge the likes of OnePlus, Vivo, and Xiaomi in the flagship race.
If Realme nails the execution, the GT 8 Pro could redefine what customization and performance mean in a modern smartphone.
