Buying Guide: Choosing a Realme Smartphone
Realme, spun off from Oppo in 2018, targets a younger audience with a strong price-to-spec ratio.
Realme is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2018 by a former Oppo executive, and remains close to Oppo within the BBK Electronics group (alongside Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus). The brand quickly positioned itself on an aggressive price-to-spec ratio, competing directly with Xiaomi and Redmi.
What sets Realme apart
The GT series concentrates Realme's most performance/gaming-oriented models at a contained price. Realme refreshes its lineup at a fast pace, with several releases per year — worth keeping in mind when comparing a model to its competitors.
Things to check before buying
- Model release date: given the brand's fast release cycle, check whether a newer model isn't already available at a comparable price before buying.
- Comparison with Redmi/POCO: these brands target very similar price segments — compare exact specifications rather than marketing positioning alone.
- Software support: announced software support duration is generally shorter on entry-level models than on the GT series — worth checking before buying.
Browse the specifications and prices of the Realme smartphones available in our catalog on their dedicated product pages.
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Realme GT 8 Pro