Realme plans to launch the Realme TV later this year. Ralme CHina CMO Xu Qi confirmed at the Realme X50’s launch event in China recently. This is the first smart television from the Chinese smartphone company that commenced business in 2018. Rumors around the Realme TV started last year with the company believed to launch the device by the end of 2019. Like smartphones, Realme plans to challenge Xiaomi in the smart TV market. At the same time, the mysterious Realme smartwatch has bagged approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India which indicates that it could be debuting in the next few months.
Realme plans to focus on IoT products this year, ranging from personal, travel, family solutions. The list includes smart wearables, audio products, TV and more. In light of the situation Realme recently launched the Buds Air, the company’s first truly wireless earbuds. The company plans to sell over 50 million smartphones this year with the primary focus staying on 5G and IoT.
“Despite seeming overly ambitious the decision is not very difficult. Since Realme is a nascent brand and is among the lightest players participating in 5G implementation” Qi said. Realme plans to launch multiple 5G smartphones by the end of 2020, including a range of affordable devices priced below 1,500 Yuan (~$216). The company also plans to launch its first-ever smartwatch in India.
Realme Smartwatch
Courtesy of leakster Sudhanshu Ambhore, Realme smartwatch was recently spotted listed on BIS website with model number RMA183 Additional details are currently lacking. At today’s Realm 5i launch, the Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth teased the upcoming Realme fitness band. It sported a yellow strap, but its display was not shown clearly.
There is no confirmation on whether Realme has a fitness band and a smartwatch as two separate upcoming devices. With the budget smartwatch and fitness band market seeing some major activity from popular smartphone manufacturers, get ready to witness some great products being launched soon.
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