Realme 8s 5G
$229Starting price · USBudget2021
6.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.5"
Display
64MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
33W
Charging
191g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Realme 8s 5G is a reliable budget workhorse that prioritizes battery endurance and essential features like expandable storage and a headphone jack. While it lacks modern luxuries like NFC or an ultrawide lens, its balanced performance and low price make it a strong value proposition for basic users.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.5
Performance6.0
Battery8.5
Display6.0
Build5.0
Value8.0
Strengths
Excellent battery life
Affordable 5G connectivity
Dedicated microSD slot
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Smooth 90Hz display
Weaknesses
No NFC support
Basic IPS LCD panel
Lack of ultrawide camera
Slow charging for the segment
Plastic build quality
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