Realme GT 7 Pro to feature iPhone 16-like solid-state Camera Control button, early launch hinted

Realme has recently launched the Realme 13 Pro series of smartphones in both India and China. Additionally, the brand has introduced several other models in India, including the Realme 13, Realme 13+, and Narzo 70 Turbo 5G. Later this week, the country is also set to receive another mid-range device, the Realme P2 Pro. As per recent reports, Realme is working on its next-generation flagship phone, the Realme GT 7 Pro. Recent social media posts by Xu Qi Chase, Realme’s Vice President and President of Global Marketing, have revealed key details about this upcoming flagship device.

Realme GT 7 Pro launching earlier than the Realme GT 5 Pro

Apple has recently launched the iPhone 16 series, with one of the major upgrades being the inclusion of the new Camera Control button. It is a versatile solid-state pressure-sensitive button that can autofocus with a light press, capture with a harder press, and slide from left to right to zoom in or zoom out.

It was reported last month that Oppo’s upcoming Find X8 series could also be equipped with a similar pressure-sensitive button. In the latest X post, Xu Qi claimed that the company’s upcoming phone will have a solid-state button, which is similar to the Capture (Camera Control) button available on the new iPhones. While he did not explicitly reveal the phone’s name, the company would likely like to receive such a flagship feature for its next flagship phone, the GT 7 Pro.

Xu Qi’s recent Weibo post has also revealed when to expect the GT 7 Pro’s arrival. He hinted that the Realme GT 7 Pro will launch earlier than its predecessor, the Realme GT 5 Pro, which made its announcement in December 2023. This indicates that the brand may unveil the GT 7 Pro in November in China.

In a previous X (formerly Twitter) post, he confirmed that the company will be launching the GT 7 Pro in India this year. With the November launch likely for the Chinese market, it seems that the GT 7 Pro may debut globally in December. Realme reportedly plans to introduce the GT 7 Pro as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phone.