Realme 8i, Realme 8s 5G launched; will take on Redmi 10 Prime, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max at starting price of Rs 13,999

Realme is expanding its Redmi 8 series with the addition of two new budget smartphones, Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i today. These are the Oppo spin-off brand’s answer to Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 Pro Max/Redmi Note 10 Pro and the recently announced Redmi 10 Prime. The Realme 8i which starts at Rs 13,999 is being billed as India’s first smartphone with MediaTek Helio G96 system-on-chip. The Realme 8s 5G meanwhile is being touted as the world’s first smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G SoC and starts at Rs 17,999.

Realme 8s 5G, Realme 8i India prices and availability details
The Realme 8s 5G will come in two configurations: 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. While the entry-level configuration will cost Rs 17,999, the top-end model will set you back by Rs 19,999. The phone will come in two colour options: blue and purple.