In 2025, when the high-end flagship market was almost unblind, mobile phone brands that originally focused on "extreme cost-effectiveness" seemed to be planning to enter the wave of "all-round flagships" and strive to achieve further breakthroughs in the three core dimensions of performance, image and texture.
The latest leak shows that the new flagship phone "Realme GT8 Pro" that will be launched in the second half of the year is quietly accumulating strength and preparing to launch the next round of mid-to-high-end flagship shock wave. It is expected to use powerful configurations such as 2K straight screen + ultrasonic + periscope telephoto. Not only will the image increase significantly, but the price is still mainly in the 3,000-4,000 yuan price range, which may show a better cost-effectiveness.
From the recent online revelations, Real self GT8 Pro will achieve a significant leap in imaging. It is evaluating the use of a 200-pixel large-sole periscope telephoto lens, which is expected to form a complete and powerful triple camera system with high-pixel main camera and ultra-wide angle. You should know that the 200 million pixel perimeter is currently only the standard configuration for super-large-cup image flagships such as Xiaomi 15 Ultra and vivo X200 Ultra. If realme lowers it to the 3,000 yuan price range, it can be said that the image specifications are out of the reach.
From the past products, realme has never been stingy in hardware stacking, but this time the improvement is not only dependent on the quality of the lens, but also on whether the comprehensive optimization of software levels such as imaging algorithms, color tuning, AI computing and photography is in place. If realme can solve the problem of filming rate and imaging texture of high-pixel periscopes in night scenes and telephoto captures, then the Realme GT8 Pro is likely to become a "dark horse" in the mid-to-high-end imaging market in the second half of the year with its excellent cost-effectiveness.
Of course, true self GT8 Pro's hardware stacking is not limited to imaging. This new phone may be equipped with the Snapdragon 8Elite2 flagship chip, which has significantly improved performance, image, AI, etc. Antutu's running score is about 4 million, and it is equipped with a large battery of more than 7000mAh, a vertical R-angle metal midframe, and IP68/IP69 dust and waterproofing ability. It also has outstanding design in terms of performance and texture.
In terms of screen, the new phone will be equipped with a 2K resolution AMOLED extremely narrow straight screen, supporting high refresh rate and high brightness display, making it more flagship visual texture. At the same time, the GT8 Pro will also be equipped with 3D ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking only available in high-end flagships. Compared with traditional optical fingerprint devices, it has faster recognition speed, stronger wet-hand unlocking experience and higher security.
From the exposed configuration combination, Real self GT8 Pro is expected to complete the evolution from "extreme cost-effectiveness" to "all-round flagship experience". Perhaps when it officially debuts, it will no longer be a performance flagship that is simply a pile of materials, but will also raise the upper limit in multiple dimensions such as material, screen, interaction, and images, which can bring users a more comprehensive and powerful experience.
In general, the Realme GT8 Pro is expected to bring significant improvements in image and texture while maintaining the ultimate cost-effectiveness of the main product. This new phone is expected to be officially released from October to November this year. If we like straight screen design, focus on photo experience, pursue balanced texture, and are unwilling to pay for the premium of top flagships, then the Realme GT8 Pro is undoubtedly worth paying attention to. After all, in the highly competitive price range of 3,000-4,000 yuan, there are not many models that can achieve triathlon of image, performance and texture. Realme may really have to "roll to a new level" this time, so wait and see.
