A mid-range smartphone below Php 14,000? Yup, it’s possible! If you’re the type of person who values camera output and aesthetics over anything else, then the newly launched realme 8 with a bold futuristic design and #InstagramWorthy camera features may be something that you’d want to check out.

On top of what I’ve mentioned in the video, let me go into detail regarding its trendy portrait modes which I liked: The Neon Portrait mode can be handy when you want to create dreamy shots when you have lights behind you. This works well on Christmas lights, fairy lights, and even bright lights from buildings from afar. The Dynamic Bokeh, on the other hand, makes moving objects more presentable when you take a photo. This way, our street shots can look way better, but it works well on static backgrounds, too! Lastly, the AI Color Portrait automatically turns our background into black and white to give more focus to the main subject of the photo. Best part about this is that it can automatically detect faces – which includes dogs!

The camera specs are also decent enough for vlogs and short videos as it has a Dual-view Video feature for walking shots, good stabilization (but I still prefer using a stabilizer), slow-mo video recording for dramatic shots, and a cinema mode for widescreen use.

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Its 5,000mAh battery enables users to enjoy longer hours of taking photos and videos, plus recharge for a shorter time with its 30W Dart Charge. One full charge is enough for almost 24 hours of YouTube videos or 10 straight hours of gaming. When charging, you’ll only need at least an hour for a full charge. It uses a USB Type-C, too!

In terms of aesthetics, the realme 8 sports an ultra-bold “DARE TO LEAP” logo at the back which uses a special fluorescent material that absorbs light and emits a magical glow around the camera in low light. This design is said to emobody the youth’s trendy and fierce personality – not being afraid to express their emotions and dare to stand out. This comes in two colors — Cyber Silver and Cyber Black.

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FULL SPECIFICATIONS

Processor	MediaTek Helio G95
CPU	Octa-core, up to 2.05 GHz
GPU	ARM Mali-G76 MC4
Storage & RAM	8GB + 128GB RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x dual-channel ROM: 128GB UFS 2.1
Display	6.4” Super AMOLED Fullscreen
Resolution	2400 x 1080 FHD+ (90.8% screen-to-body ratio) Peak brightness: 1000 nits Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz
Battery	5000mAh with 30W Dart Charge Includes a 5V/6A charger and cable USB Type-C port
Rear Camera	64MP AI Quad Camera – 64MP Primary Camera (f/1.79 aperture), 6p lens, PDAF – 8MP Ultra Wide-angle Lens (f/2.25 aperture), FOV 119, 5P lens – 2MP Macro Lens (f/2.4 aperture, 4cm shooting distance) – 2MP B&W Lens (f/2.4 aperture)   Photography Functions: Super Nightscape, Panoramic view, Expert, Time-lapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Wide, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, Ai Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Bokeh Effect Control, Starry Mode, Neon Portrait, Dynamic Bokeh, AI Color Portrait   Video Recording: Dual-view video UIS Video Stabilization UIS Max Video Stabilization 4K/30fps video recording 1080P/60fps video recording 1080P/30fps video recording 720P/60fps video recording 720P/30fps video recording 1080p/120fps slow motion 720p/240fps slow motion
Front Camera	16MP in-display selfie camera f/2.45 aperture, Sony IMX471 Sensor, 5P lens   Photography Functions: Portrait Mode, Panoramic View, AI Beauty Mode, HDR, Face-Recognition, Filters, Super Nightscape, Bokeh Effect Control   Video Recording: UIS Video Stabilization 1080p/30fps video recording 720p/30fps video recording 1080p/120fps slow motion
Operating System	Realme UI 2.0 Based on Android 11
Cellular and Wireless	3-card slot (2 nanoSIM + 1 microSD slot)   Wireless Network: 2.4/5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1
Navigation	GPS / APGS / GLONASS / BEIDOU / GALILEO
Size and Weight	L: 160.6mm W: 73.9mm D: 7.99m Weight: 177g
Sensors	Ultra-fast In-display Fingerprint Sensor Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Magnetic Induction Sensor Acceleration Sensor Gyro-meter sensor
Inside the box	Realme 8, USB Type-C cable, 5V6A charge adapter, SIM card needle, screen protective film, jelly case, Quick Start Guide, Important Product Information Guide (with warranty card)

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The SRP of realme 8 is at Php 13,990, however, expect it to drop to only Php 12,990 during their Lazada flash sale on May 12 starting 12mn! From May 13 onwards, the realme 8 will be available for purchase at its regular price in all realme e-commerce platforms, concept stores, kiosks, and partner dealers nationwide.

Flexible payment plans are also available via Home Credit at a 6-month installment plan, 0 % interest. Installment plans for major credit cards are also up for grabs.

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