Realme has officially launched the Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition in China, targeting motorsport enthusiasts with a unique, racing-inspired design. This special edition smartphone, a collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 team, incorporates several cosmetic and software customizations.
The Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition features a "Racing Lime" color finish, complemented by a carbon fiber texture and the Aston Martin's signature silver wing logo. Neon yellow accents are incorporated, including on the power button, adding to the sporty aesthetic. The back panel boasts an aerodynamic curve designed for enhanced grip and comfort. The device ships in a collector's edition box that includes racing-themed accessories such as a custom F1 pin, a bespoke phone case, a miniature race car model, and swappable carbon-fiber camera decos. The software experience is also customized with an F1-inspired user interface, featuring redesigned icons, wallpapers, and a unique lock screen. The phone also offers custom F1-inspired UI elements, wallpapers, and camera watermarks to distinguish it from the standard version.
Under the hood, the Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with the R1 display processor for optimized visuals and heat management. It features a 6.79-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 7,000 nits. The device packs a 7,000mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
The smartphone has a triple-camera system co-engineered with Ricoh GR, featuring a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. The periscope telephoto lens offers 3x optical zoom, 6x lossless zoom, and up to 120x hybrid zoom. A 32MP front-facing camera is included for selfies and video calls.
The Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition comes in a single configuration with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It also features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and supports facial recognition. The device has an IP69+IP68+IP66 rating for dust and water resistance.
Priced at CNY 5,499 (approximately $770), the Realme GT 8 Pro Aston Martin F1 Limited Edition is currently available for sale in China. While there is no official confirmation, it is speculated that the device may also be launched in India alongside the standard Realme GT 8 Pro on November 20.
