Realme recorded an increase in 5G sales compared to the same period of the previous year of 831%

Realme continues to grow, and it does so at a record pace. If we look at the data of the 5G smartphone market for the third quarter of 2021, we observe that the Chinese brand recorded an increase in sales compared to the same period of the previous year of 831%, a very significant leap whether we analyze it in absolute terms, whether you read it in relation to the performance of the competition.

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On average, the entire industry grew 121% year-on-year over the same period (Counterpoint Research data). Now consolidated as the sixth brand in the world behind Samsung. Apple, Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo, Realme has managed to establish itself in key markets such as Europe, China and India.

And now the focus is on the premium segment, with the recent launch of Realme GT2 and GT2 Pro, which sanction the definitive consecration of the brand in the high end of the market. Realme has an investment plan for the next two years of $ 300 million for the research and development of 5G products, and at the same time, seven technology centers will be built around the world to encourage their spread on a global scale.

These are the words of Madhav Sheth, VP of Realme International Business Group:

In Europe, in addition to the introduction of premium flagship smartphones, we are also bringing numerous technological surprises in the form of interesting concept phones, presented during interesting technology summits. We appreciate the value of our partnerships and will continue to extend our partnership with operators and distributors.

As for the other brands, in the third quarter of 2021 Oppo recorded a growth in sales of 5G smartphones of 165%, followed by Vivo (+ 147%), Xiaomi (+ 134%), Samsung (+ 70%) and Honor (+ 11%).

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