Realme is preparing to launch the Realme GT 8 Pro in India on November 20, 2025, and early hints suggest it will enter the premium price tier. A brief comment from Francis Wong, the company’s CMO, has already given buyers a rough idea of what to expect.
Realme GT 8 Pro Price Leak Points to a Higher Tag
Wong stated that the Realme GT 8 Pro will be priced under Rs 70,000. He also noted that it will be positioned below the OnePlus 15 but above the upcoming iQOO 15. Early reports hint that the iQOO 15 could land in the Rs 65,000 to Rs 70,000 bracket. It places the Realme GT 8 Pro in the same tight range.
If this proves accurate, the Realme GT 8 Pro could cost nearly Rs 10,000 more than the GT 7 Pro at launch. That jump is not surprising. Phone makers have faced higher component costs all year, and most new flagships in India have arrived with a noticeable price bump. Even Xiaomi has warned about rising smartphone prices expected in 2026.
Realme is backing this increase with stronger hardware and better features. The Realme GT 8 Pro features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, which delivers next-level performance for high-end phones. It will also be the first phone in India to ship with Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16.
The rest of the package is stacked as well. The phone packs a large 7,000 mAh battery, a 6.79-inch6.79-inch 1.5K flat AMOLED display that supports 144 Hz, and a 10-bit10-bit LTPO panel for smooth, efficient performance. On the camera side, Realme has worked with Ricoh to tune a triple camera system that features a 200 MP periscope lens.
Final Thoughts
The Realme GT 8 Pro will be fully revealed tomorrow, and the exact price will finally be confirmed. With its potent mix of performance, battery life, display quality, and camera upgrades, the phone seems ready to make a confident entry into the premium space. Stay tuned for the complete launch coverage on TechFoogle.
