realme smartphones and electronics

Realme was founded in May 2018 as a spin-off from the Chinese electronics giant OPPO. Originally starting as a sub-brand under OPPO, it transitioned into an independent brand under the BBK Electronics umbrella to focus on the youth market by offering high-performance technology at competitive price points.

Manufacturing for Realme products primarily takes place in China, where the core research and development facilities are located. To cater to global markets and navigate trade regulations, the brand also maintains significant manufacturing and assembly operations in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This diversified production strategy allows the brand to scale rapidly across emerging markets.

Today, Realme is officially owned by Sky Li (Li Bingzhong) through realme Chongqing Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. However, it remains a strategic part of the broader BBK Electronics ecosystem, sharing supply chain and manufacturing resources with sister brands like OPPO and Vivo. The brand is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and continues to be one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands globally.