- Partnership with Ricoh GR: Snap and Viewfinder modes, classic tones, and 28/40 mm focal lengths.
- Advanced triple camera with 200 MP telephoto lens and 50 MP main lens co-developed.
- Top-of-the-line performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and R1 chip for gaming, 2K/144Hz display.
- 7.000mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging; interchangeable camera modules.
La Collaboration between Realme and Ricoh GR It had been brewing for a while and now materializes in the Realme GT 8 Pro, a A mobile phone that offers a photographic experience with a street accentThe launch in Beijing makes the approach clear: Less processing artifice and more authenticity in the image, with tools designed to shoot quickly and with personality.
Beyond the usual noise of launches, there is something here: GR-inspired interface, specific modes for framing and focusing as if you were carrying a legendary compact and a co-designed main optics to reduce reflections and distortionAnd all of this is accompanied by cutting-edge hardware and some design twists that are unusual in today's mobile phones.
A camera with GR spirit
El The device's differential point is the integration of the Ricoh philosophy: he RICOH GR Mode It replicates a clean interface, fast startup, and even the GR IV’s signature shutter sound to reinforce the sense of immediate capture.
To frame as in the GR, the mobile offers two classic focal lengths: 28 mm and 40 mm equivalentes, plus additional cutouts at 35 and 50 mm for those who prefer to vary without complications. The option Viewfinder clear the screen and leave only the essentials for composing.
Those seeking immediacy have at their disposal the Snap Mode, that allows you to set predefined focus distances for shooting without waiting; a practical solution for changing urban scenes where every second counts.
In the color section, the brand has integrated five Classic RICOH GR shades (Standard, Positive Film, Negative Film, Monotone and High-Contrast B&W) and a Customized Tone function to adjust parameters to your liking, with extras like watermarks, dedicated albums, and shareable recipes.
Sensors and optics: what's behind the shot
The main camera incorporates a set of ultra-high transparency lenses Co-developed with Ricoh Imaging to increase resolution, minimize distortion and control reflections. The approach is completed with a 200 MP telephoto lens, a 50 MP main sensor and a 50 MP wide-angle lens, a combination that seeks versatility without sacrificing detail.
As shown by the company, the system prioritizes more natural textures and less aggressive processing, a trend that fits with the idea of photos with character as opposed to the artificial perfection so often seen on social media.
Performance, display and battery
Inside, the GT 8 Pro comes armed with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and an R1 chip dedicated to gaming and image rendering, characteristics that place it among the mobiles with Android 16 more powerful. The pair allows you to combine super resolution and frame rate boosting at the same time to play in QHD at 144 Hz without bottlenecks.
The screen offers 2K resolution and 144 Hz, with a calibration designed to take advantage of the new photographic tones while maintaining fluidity in games and navigation.
In autonomy, the brand confirms 7.000 mAh battery with 120W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse fast charging. It also supports open standards like PPS PD 50W, UFCS 44W, and PD 36W, so you will not depend on proprietary chargers.
Bypass charging is also present: by powering the system directly during gaming sessions, the temperature is reduced and the battery is protectedAll of this in a 214g and 8,2mm thick body, a reasonable figure for the capacity it integrates.
Design and interchangeable modules
Realme has shown in video a system of interchangeable camera modules that unscrew and replace in seconds. There are three formats (round, square, and one with a robotic aesthetic), Available in three terminal colors (white, blue and green), giving up to nine combinations.
The modules will be sold separately, although The necessary tools to make the change would come in the box. In the Realme community there are guides to take advantage of other functions, such as use the keyboard as a touchpad.
It is a commitment to personalization in an increasingly homogeneous market; we will have to see How the public responds to the idea of paying extra for modules versus traditional housings, as well as its availability in different markets.
Release date and availability
The brand has set the Realme GT 8 Pro debut on October 21 at 15:00 PM (local time in China). It will first arrive in the Chinese market and then a global deployment is expected. He price is not confirmed; some industry estimates put it at under 800 euros, but the official figure is pending.
Beyond the calendar, the strategy is clear: recover the essence of shooting without complications, with tools inherited from the Ricoh GR and the hardware to match. If it fits the needs of users who prioritize urban photography, it could carve out a niche for itself.
The set leaves a mobile with identity: GR modes, co-developed optics, R1 gaming chip, a 2K/144 Hz display, a large battery with universal charging, and a design twist with camera modules. A formula that seeks to differentiate itself without being too strident and that focuses on the daily user experience.
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