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    Realme is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer founded in 2018. Realme is a subsidiary of BBK Electronics, a Chinese multinational conglomerate that also markets smartphones under the Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, and iQOO brands. Realme was founded by Sky Li (Li Bingzhong), the former vice president of Oppo and the head of Oppo India. Before going independent in 2018, Realme was a sub-brand of Oppo Electronics. However, the first traces of the brand date back to 2010, with the “Oppo Real” smartphone. The first smartphone under the brand was released in May 2018, namely the ‘Realme 1’. In November 2018, only a few months after its launch, Realme became the No. 1 emerging brand in the Indian market. Since its emergence in 2018, Realme has shipped more smartphones in India than Oppo. According to Counterpoint Research, Realme is the fastest brand to reach 50 million cumulative smartphone shipments in India. Realme ranks among the top six smartphone brands globally and is the fourth largest smartphone brand in India. The company is also credited as the first 5G smartphone in India. Since its emergence, Realme has branched out into several other product categories including the headphones, AIoT devices, electronics, appliances, smartwatches, etc. In May 2021, Dizo was established as the first brand in Realme’s TechLife ecosystem. More

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    • Realme P4 Lite budget smartphone with 6,300 mAh battery, 90Hz display launched in India: Price, specs

      Realme has introduced the P4 Lite in India, with the handset scheduled to go on sale later this month. The phone packs a 6,300mAh battery, has a 13MP rear camera, and is powered by the Unisoc T7250 octa-core chipset.

    • After OnePlus, Oppo moves to absorb Realme in India; layoffs begin

      Realme was launched in 2018 as an Oppo sub-brand before being spun off as an independent label later that year. Eight years on, the brand is returning to the Oppo umbrella

    • Realme expected to launch iPhone Air-like phone in India: Here’s what we know about the phone

      Realme is expected to launch the Realme 16 5G in India soon. The mid-range phone may feature an iPhone Air-like design, AMOLED display, big battery, and a selfie mirror.

    • Moonshot AI releases Kimi 2.5 model that claims to outperform LLMs from OpenAI, Google

      Chinese tech firm Moonshot AI has released Kimi K2.5, a single open-source system that combines strong reasoning, coding, and multimodal capabilities. This model also claims to outperform GPT-5.2 across several benchmarks.

    • Realme Neo 8 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, 8,000 mAh battery launched: Check full specs, features, price

      Realme Neo 8 has been launched in China, expanding the company’s gaming-centric Neo lineup. It features an 8,000mAh battery, runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, and offers up to 16GB RAM with 1TB storage.

    • Realme is soon launching a phone with 10,000mAh battery in India

      Realme is set to launch the P4 Power in India on January 29, 2026, featuring a massive 10,001mAh Titan Battery, bold TransView design, and a 144Hz display.

    • Realme is now a sub-brand under Oppo, phones and pricing stay the same for now

      Realme has officially become a sub-brand under Oppo as part of a new brand strategy. The company promises no product delays, while Realme will now use Oppo’s larger service network in India.

    • Realme reboots brand strategy in India with leaner lineup, says premium transition will take 3 years

      Realme expects its Number series, including the new Realme 15, to drive volumes through the year. The 15 series, he said, is developed first for India with software and AI features meant for Indian consumers.

    • Realme takes India-born P series global after selling 2 million units online

      Buoyed by the strong performance of the realme P1, launched in April 2024 and surpassing 1 million online sales, the company is now launching the realme P3 Series globally. The new lineup promises flagship-level performance and features at competitive prices, focusing on young, online-first users.

    • Realme bets big on premium push to grow market share in 2025 amid industry challenges

      The Chinese smartphone maker is also leaning on India as a critical market for global expansion, particularly in the premium segment

    • Here's how much the upcoming Realme P3 5G smartphone will cost

      Realme has confirmed the pricing of the Realme P3 5G, the company’s latest smartphone in the P series in India, ahead of its launch on March 19.

    • Realme Narzo 80 series expected to launch in India soon: All the details

      According to a new report, Realme is gearing up to launch the Narzo 80 series in India soon. This will include the Realme Narzo 80X, Narzo 80 Pro, and Narzo 80 Ultra, and we can expect all the devices to launch by April 2025.

    • Realme launches 12GB variant of Realme 14 Pro+ 5G in India: Check price, specifications

      The Realme 14 Pro+ 5G runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, designed for smooth multitasking and gaming. It has a 6000mAh battery for extended usage and a cooling system to manage heat during heavy usage

    • Realme targets global expansion and premium market with new three-year strategy

      The company, which emerged as one of the fastest-growing brands in Spain, Italy, and Mexico in late 2024, aims to expand in over 100 global markets and deliver 100 million AI smartphones over the next three years.

    • Realme 14 Pro global debut confirmed at MWC 2025, ‘Ultra’ smartphone reportedly teased

      Realme has confirmed the global launch of its 14 Pro series at the upcoming MWC 2025 in Barcelona. Moreover, the Chinese company has teased the launch of an ‘Ultra’ smartphone with a big camera sensor with this launch.

    • TWS face-off: Rapid growth of Chinese brands challenges dominance of Indian giants like boAt

      Chinese smartphone brands will continue to grow rapidly in 2025, further eroding the market share of Indian brands, say analysts. Their focus on quality, price and omnichannel networks will come in handy

    • Realme P3 Pro to launch in India on February 18: All the details

      Realme has announced that the Realme P3 Pro will launch in India on February 18 at 12 PM.

    • Realme sets ambitious 2025 target: Aims for 50% market share growth with mid-to-premium smartphone focus in India

      The Chinese mobile handset brand aims to outpace market growth and has set an ambitious target of increasing its market share by 50 percent, from 12 percent in 2024 to 18 percent in 2025.

    • Realme GT 7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5800mAh battery launched: Price, specs, and more

      The Realme GT 7 Pro is the first smartphone to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in India. Further, it comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage and has a starting price of Rs 56,999 after offers.

    • Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC, up to 12GB RAM launched in India

      The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G comes with a 50MP camera and also offers a GT mode, which offers up to 90 FPS gaming in select titles. It has a starting price of Rs 14,999 after offers.

    • Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G set to launch on September 9: Key features, design revealed

      Realme is scheduled to launch the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G in India next week. It will sport a motor-sports-inspired design with a squared rear camera module and dual-tone finish.

    • Realme 13+ 5G review: Fast performance, solid battery life

      The Realme 13+ 5G is the new mid-range phone and claims to offer enhanced gaming performance with long battery life. But is the smartphone worth its Rs 22,999 starting price?

    • Realme 13+ 5G, Realme 13 5G with 50MP cameras, 120Hz displays launched in India: Price, features, and more

      The Realme 13 5G series has a starting price of Rs 17,99. The Realme 13+ 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC, whereas the Realme 13 5G is backed by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC.

    • Realme 13 Pro+ vs Realme 13 Pro: What you get for paying Rs 6,000 more

      Realme recently announced the Realme 13 Pro+ and the Realme 13 Pro. We compare these two devices to see which one is better.

    • Realme's new 320W SuperSonic charge technology can refuel your phone in under 5 minutes

      Realme’s ultra-fast 320W SuperSonic Charge technology can fully charge a smartphone’s battery in four minutes and thirty seconds and is the fastest smartphone charging technology.

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