Realme GT 8 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Flagship with Interchangeable Cameras

Utshab Biswas
Sep 30
3 min read

The mobile phone market is abuzz with anticipation as Qualcomm's newest top-tier chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is now out. And set to spearhead the charge in India may well be Realme with its much-awaited Realme GT 8 Pro. Rumors point towards this device being the first of its kind in the nation to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, setting it firmly in the limelight when compared to future Android flagships. While performance is projected to be exceptional, what's really setting the Realme GT 8 Pro apart from the pack is its groundbreaking interchangeable camera system.

Realme GT 8 Pro Camera Innovation

Realme recently posted a teaser of its new flagship's camera module on Weibo, and it has left everyone wondering. The company revealed three separate interchangeable camera modules, a feature not usually seen on smartphones. The teaser video had the tagline "Disassembled, assembled, and interchangeable," strongly indicating that users will be able to change the camera modules physically based on their needs.

Each module has the same sensor arrangement two on top with a periscope lens underneath but the overall design aesthetics are very different. One has a circular arrangement, another has a square frame, and the third has a robotic design with two screws on each side, so it's the most distinctive of the bunch. Leaked photographs of the phone also indicate a flat body with a premium metal frame, so it has the slim and aggressive flagship looks.

This camera module concept is not perhaps as revolutionary as the Nothing Phone (3) Pro's Glyph Matrix or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's secondary screen, but it adds a welcome touch of customization. If implemented successfully, this might make the Realme GT 8 Pro stand out in a crowd of samey flagships.

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Power and Benchmarks

Inside, the Realme GT 8 Pro should be carrying Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, already being hyped up to be a beast. The phone has reportedly hit over 4 million points on the AnTuTu benchmark, beating its predecessor, the GT 7 Pro, which ended up at about 2.8 million with the last Snapdragon 8 Elite.

The new chip promises improved performance, gaming, and reduced power consumption. Benchmark figures are great, but real-world performance is what will decide how well it manages demanding applications, high-end gaming, and multitasking.

Launch Date and Price in India

The Realme GT 8 Pro is going to be released in October in China, and its release date in India is awaited soon after. In retrospect, the GT 7 Pro launched in India last November with a starting price of ₹59,999, which is among the lowest for flagship-level phones. If Realme keeps the trend going for the GT 8 Pro, it will be undercutting ultra-premium offerings from Samsung and Apple while directly competing with high-performance flagships like the OnePlus 15, iQOO 15, and Xiaomi 17.

A launch price of ₹60,000 will make the GT 8 Pro an attractive option for those seeking Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance without breaking into the ₹80,000+ range.

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Should You Wait for the Realme GT 8 Pro?

For Indian buyers, the Realme GT 8 Pro presents an interesting combination of value, potency, and personalization. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 provides the latest in gaming performance for players, creators, and heavy users. Meanwhile, the camera module system with interchangeable modules introduces an unusual aspect of personalization that may attract those seeking their phone to be uniquely different.

Of course, the question everyone is asking is whether the camera module design is really a new development or a novelty. Preliminary reviews following release will be key to see if this is an every-day practicality.

The Realme GT 8 Pro is not necessarily the most experimental or flashy smartphone of 2025, but it's a great combination of performance, looks, and cost. If Realme can make good on its promises, this phone might end up being one of the most interesting flagships of the year. For consumers, it's an opportunity to have flagship-tier hardware, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, and a customizable look without costing ultra-premium prices.

Realme will be making waves again in the flagship segment, and the GT 8 Pro could be the phone to keep an eye on this autumn.