New update adds Starry Mode, optimizes Realme 8 camera

The April 2021 update also optimizes power consumption on the Realme 8 and improves the touching experience as well.

After Realme 8 Pro, the Realme 8 is also receiving a new software update for the month of April. The update - arriving with version number RMX3085_11_A.08 - adds Starry Mode to Realme 8's camera app and brings tons of camera optimizations.

The April 2021 update also optimizes power consumption on the Realme 8 and improves the touching experience as well.

As always, the new OTA update is being rolled out in stages, meaning a limited number of users will receive it initially with a broader rollout to take place after the company ensures that there are no critical bugs.

Here's the complete update changelog:

Camera

• Added the Starry mode
• Optimized the noise issue in Photo mode of rear camera
• Optimized the image quality in 64M mode of rear camera
• Optimized the noise issue in shooting photos and videos of third-party application
• Optimized the low color temperature and color saturation issue of rear camera
• Optimized the image quality of front camera
• Optimized the over saturation issue in some scenarios of front camera
• Optimized the color and brightness of Night mode

Touch

• Optimized the touching algorithm and improved touching experience

Power consumption

• Optimized the over power consumption in some scenarios

This is the second OTA update for Realme 8 since its launch late last month. The device features a 6.4-inch FHD+ sAMOLED display and is powered by MediaTek Helio G95 chipset coupled with 4GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage.

On the camera front, the Realme 8 houses a quad rear camera array comprising a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP B&W lens. For selfies, there is a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor on the front.

The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. The fingerprint sensor is placed under the screen.