Although you have probably heard of
big tech companies like Samsung, Huawei and Apple, there are many smaller smartphone brands that are doing interesting things that are also worth knowing about, which is why we wrote this guide for Realme, one of these companies. . Realme is originally from China, but is an up-and-coming company in the rest of the world, particularly India and Europe, where its low-cost smartphones are making waves in the budget and mid-range price ranges. The company is not averse to high-end models, especially with its top-of-the-line Realme Race lineup scheduled for release in early 2021. Below, we'll give you a brief history of the company, as well as the types of products it offers. and everything you need to know about the brand.
A brief history of Realme
Realme was founded in 2010 as a sub-brand of another smartphone company., Oppo, but gained independence in 2018, when it started producing its own smartphones. Since then, the company has launched phones at an impressive rate and has also gone from selling phones in India and China to many other parts of the world. Realme joins other smartphone brands Oppo, OnePlus, and Vivo as belonging to a tech conglomerate called BBK Electronics. The exact relationship between the BBK smartphone companies has never been made clear, but sometimes we see technologies and innovations shared between companies, especially Oppo and OnePlus.
What phones does Realme make?
(Image credit: Future) Realme X50 Pro 5G Realme has two main lines of smartphones, though that could change soon as we'll see. In some areas, the company has many more lines of smartphones like Narzo, Q, C and V prefixed devices, but they are not available globally so we will not go into details. The first of the two main lines is Realme's numbered lineup with phones like the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro. These are affordable mid-range devices that rival Motorola's Moto G lineup or Xiaomi's Redmi lineup, with cheap phones and Cheerful designed for people who need reliable devices without the best specs. Above that is the company's ``X'' line, low-to-mid-range devices like the Realme X2 Pro, Realme X3 Superzoom, or Realme X50 (although company reports suggest this double-digit range doesn't get other headset). These have upgraded specs over the numbered line, and sometimes a premium feature or two, but still have low costs. As of this writing, Realme has confirmed, but not released, another series of smartphones, called the Realme Race. Judging from the specifications that the company has come up with, they should be high-end or high-end devices with cutting-edge specifications and high costs.
Realme phone availability information
(Image credit: Future) Realme 7 Pro As Realme is quite new and has released many smartphones since its debut, it's hard to single out any particular model on its launch schedule. Unlike many other phone brands, the company doesn't seem to adhere to an annual release plan. When it comes to availability, Realme currently sells smartphones in most parts of the world, although the United States is an exception. However, in an interview with TechRadar, Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme, suggested that the brand could also bring its devices to the United States in no time. However, it could take a few years.
Other technologies that Realme sells
(Image credit: Aakash Jhaveri) Realme Watch S Like most tech companies, Realme has an ecosystem of non-smartphone device products, though it is slowly rolling out its devices. Non-smartphone devices include wireless headphones like the Realme Buds Air, smartwatches like the Realme Watch, and fitness trackers like the Realme Band. In some regions, the brand also offers smart TVs and home appliances. The company promises to rapidly expand its portfolio through 2021 so we can see routers, tablets and more to come, though we're not sure exactly what.