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Realme Narzo 30 5G vs Realme 8 5G – Which Realme 5G Smartphone Should You Buy?

(Last Updated On: July 1, 2021)

Realme launches back to back new smartphones in the Indian market. The company has recently launched the new Realme Narzo 30 4G and Narzo 30 5G in India. The Narzo 30 5G is an affordable 5G smartphone but at the same price point, we also have the Realme 8 5G. So, today in this article, we have compared the new Realme Narzo 30 5G vs Realme 8 5G to let you know which Realme 5G smartphone should you buy!

Realme Narzo 30 5G vs Realme 8 5G – Spec Comparison

Design and Display Specifications

SpecificationRealme Narzo 30 5GRealme 8 5G
Screen Size6.50-inch6.50-inch
Display TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density405 PPI405 PPI
Max. Brightness600 nits600 nits
Refresh Rate90 Hz90 Hz
Screen ProtectionNot DeclaredNot Declared

As you have seen in the above table, the new Realme Narzo 30 5G, as well as the Realme 8 5G, feature the same 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90 Hz high refresh rate system. Also, the display panel has a pixel density of 405 PPI & a maximum brightness level of 600 nits.

However, they differ in terms of their appearance as both of them have a unique design. Both these smartphones are available in two colour shades. The new Realme Narzo 30 5G is available in Racing Blue and Racing Silver colours while the Realme 8 5G is available in Supersonic Blue and Supersonic Black shades.

Performance Specifications

SpecificationRealme Narzo 30 5GRealme 8 5G
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833
Fabrication7 nm7 nm
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

The new Realme Narzo 30 5G and the Realme 8 5G get the same MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. This is a very good chipset for mid-range devices & supports 5G mobile networks too.

Dimensions

SpecificationRealme Narzo 30 5GRealme 8 5G
Height162.5 mm162.5 mm
Width74.8 mm74.8 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.5 mm
Weight185 grams185 grams
SplashproofNot AvailableNot Available
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Camera Specifications

SpecificationRealme Narzo 30 5GRealme 8 5G
Rear Camera Set-upTriple CameraTriple Camera
Camera Resolution48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera Set-upSingle CameraSingle Camera
Camera Resolution16 MP16 MP

Talking about optics, so in this department too you won’t find any major changes between these two 5G smartphones. These Realme smartphones sport triple cameras at the rear. The primary sensor is a 48 MP unit that is accompanied by a 2 MP monochrome sensor and a 2 MP macro shooter. At the front, the new Narzo 30 5G as well as the Realme 8 5G gets a 16 MP camera for selfies and videos.

Battery and General Info

SpecificationRealme Narzo 30 5GRealme 8 5G
Battery Capacity5000mAh5000mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
Fast ChargerYes, 18WYes, 18W
Android VersionAndroid v11 with Realme UIAndroid v11 with Realme UI
Fingerprint SensorYes, side-mountedYes, side-mounted
Other SensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, etc.Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, etc.

Now, if we talk about battery and other general details, so the new Narzo 30 5G, as well as the Realme 8 5G, gets a massive 5000mAh battery which is more than enough to last a day in most cases. They also get an 18W fast charger bundled inside the box and run on Realme’s own custom UI on top of Android v11.

Variants and Price List

Make and ModelStorage OptionsPrice in India
Realme Narzo 30 5G6 GB RAM + 128 GB Internal StorageRs. 15,999
Realme 8 5G4 GB RAM + 64 GB Internal Storage
4 GB RAM + 128 GB Internal Storage
8 GB RAM + 128 GB Internal Storage
Rs. 13,999
Rs. 14,999
Rs. 16,999

So, as you must have noticed, the new Realme Narzo 30 5G and the Realme 8 5G are technically the same device being sold as two different smartphones. However, the main difference is in the storage option and pricing. The price of the new Realme Narzo 30 5G is Rs 15,999 for the sole 6 GB RAM and 128 GB Internal Storage while the Realme 8 5G is available in multiple variants and its base variant is cheaper than Narzo 30 5G.

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So, you can pick any smartphone but if you want a cheaper device or one with 8 GB of RAM, the Realme 8 5G will be your pick. But, if you want 6 GB of RAM, you have to go with the Realme Narzo 30 5G. So, which one will be your pick? Do feel free to share with us in the comments section below. You can also join our GizNext Tech Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) and even the GizNext Tech Enthusiast WhatsApp group which have been curated exclusively for the tech geeks.

By Shakti Nath Jha

An avid young and passionate Tech Enthusiast who is striving to make a mark in the field of Technology Journalism. Shakti is a technology geek whose primary interests revolve around covering smartphones, laptops and all other gadgets.

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