Realme has officially confirmed a major software change for its smartphones in India. The company has revealed that upcoming devices will no longer ship with Realme UI, signalling a new direction for its software strategy while also aligning more closely with Oppo’s ecosystem.
Future Realme phones will ship with ColorOS 17
During a meeting with media (via. GSMArena), Realme India confirmed that its future smartphones will launch with ColorOS 17 instead of Realme UI. The company said the move is intended to simplify software development and make the update process more efficient by sharing resources across the Oppo ecosystem.
Although Realme did not reveal which smartphone will debut with ColorOS 17, the software is expected to appear first on upcoming Oppo devices before making its way to Realme’s next generation of smartphones.
The company also confirmed that eligible existing Realme smartphones will receive the ColorOS 17 update as part of their promised software support. For instance, the Realme GT 8 Pro, which debuted with Realme UI 7 and carries a commitment for four Android OS upgrades, will transition to ColorOS 17 before receiving future software versions.
For most users, the change is unlikely to feel dramatic because Realme UI already shares many design elements, features, and system apps with ColorOS. In fact, Realme originally launched its early smartphones with ColorOS before introducing Realme UI in 2020.
OnePlus is making a similar transition
The announcement follows OnePlus’ recent confirmation that eligible smartphones will also receive an optional upgrade to ColorOS 17 after its official release. Existing OnePlus users will be able to choose whether to switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS, and the company says users who upgrade will have the option to roll back to OxygenOS later.
OnePlus has explained that adopting a shared software platform will help improve update delivery, software quality, and engineering efficiency. The company has also confirmed that existing OnePlus devices will continue receiving scheduled software updates, security patches, warranty coverage, and after-sales support despite ending new product launches in Europe and North America.
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