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Realme Sets Oct. 21 China Launch for GT 8 Series, Details Ricoh-Tuned GT 8 Pro Camera

The Ricoh collaboration centers on GR-style colour science with a minimalist viewfinder for street shooters.

Overview

  • Realme confirms the GT 8 and GT 8 Pro will debut in China on October 21 at 3:00 pm local time.
  • GT 8 Pro camera software adds Ricoh GR tones, a dedicated GR mode with a signature shutter sound, an immersive viewfinder, and 28mm/40mm full‑frame‑equivalent focal mappings.
  • Realme says its Intuitive Algorithm Engine uses RAW‑level pixel processing and full 10‑bit color depth to curb over‑sharpening, over‑saturation, and smearing.
  • Confirmed core specs include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 2K 10‑bit LTPO BOE flat OLED display with up to 144Hz refresh.
  • Leaks point to a 200MP Samsung HP5 periscope plus 50MP main and ultrawide cameras and a 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging, with design teasers showing swappable camera‑island frames and India availability expected in November.