Realme 8 Pro Getting April 2021 Security Patch, Camera Optimisations in India

The update adds Hyper Motion Slo-Mo mode to the Realme 8 Pro’s rear camera.

Realme 8 Pro Getting April 2021 Security Patch, Camera Optimisations in India

Realme 8 Pro update also tweaks the watermark style

Highlights
  • Realme 8 Pro update brings VoWiFi support for Vi users
  • The update also brings system-level optimisations as well
  • Realme 8 Pro update is 329MB in size
Advertisement

Realme 8 Pro is getting its second firmware update in India. It brings April 2021 Android security patch, which is interesting because Google's Pixel phones haven't received the latest security patch yet. The update also gets some optimisations in the camera department and brings VoWiFi support for Vi (Vodafone Idea) to the Indian units. The smartphone made its debut in India on March 24 with full-HD+ Super AMOLED display and fast charging support. It sports a quad rear camera setup that comprises a 108-megapixel primary sensor.

As per the changelog of the update received on our Realme 8 Pro review device, the new firmware carries version number RMX3081_11_A.27. This is the second major software update from Realme after a build with version RMX3081_11_A.24 was rolled out even before the phone was launched in India. The latest update is 329MB in size and brings the April 2021 Android security patch that Google's own Pixel handsets haven't received. Recently, a report suggested that Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are getting the April 2021 Android security patch.

realme 8 pro update realme 8 pro

Realme 8 Pro update fixes the flicker issue of taking photos with the rear camera

Furthermore, the Realme 8 Pro update brings along some improvements and optimisations in the camera app. Firstly, it adds Hyper Motion Slo-Mo mode to the smartphone's rear camera. The watermark style gets an update as well. The update also mentions that the flicker issue of taking photos with the rear camera, and the probabilistic colour shifts have also been fixed. It also adds VoWiFi support for Vi (Vodafone Idea) and brings system-level optimisations as well.

Realme 8 Pro runs Android 11–based Realme UI 2.0, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, paired with Adreno 618 GPU. The smartphone packs a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM2 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel black and white sensor. At the front, there is a 16-megapixel camera. Recently, Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that Realme 8 series in India will get 5G variants soon.


Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, has a double bill this week: the OnePlus 9 series, and Justice League Snyder Cut (starting at 25:32). Orbital is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.
  • REVIEW
  • KEY SPECS
  • NEWS
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Good battery life
  • Fast charging
  • Crisp Super AMOLED display
  • Good selfie camera
  • Bad
  • Average camera performance
  • Preinstalled bloatware
  • Spammy notifications
  • Feature omissions compared to Realme 7 Pro
Display 6.40-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Front Camera 16-megapixel
Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM 6GB, 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
OS Android 11
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels
Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Apple Updating Siri With 2 New Voices, to Remove Default Female or Male Voice in iOS
Facebook Gadgets360 Twitter Share Tweet Snapchat LinkedIn Reddit Comment google-newsGoogle News

Advertisement

Follow Us
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2024. All rights reserved.
Trending Products »
Latest Tech News »