In 2020, realme launched 14 5G devices in 21 markets, accounting for around 40% of all its products. By 2022, the company aims to increase the number of its 5G offerings to over 20, upping the ratio to 70% across 50 markets.
According to research firm IDC, the Philippines smartphone market grew annually by 26.8%, bringing in 4.2-million unit shipments in the first quarter of 2021.
It’s easy to mistake the realme C25 as a midrange phone, if not for its price. Although photography is not its strongest suit, the realme C25 shines as an all-rounder phone for gaming and daily use.
Made exclusively available through Smart Signature Plan M, the X50 Pro 5G is the brand’s first 5G offering that shines in the usual expectations for a flagship, except for its design.
Chinese smartphone brand realme has claimed the top spot in the Philippine smartphone market after posting an impressive annual growth of 962.5% and capturing 25.4% of local market share in the third quarter.
At P6,490, the Realme C15 literally redefines the segment, bringing features that were previously reserved for higher-tier midrange phones. Corners were indeed cut, but it was done thoughtfully, to not compromise critical needs, but drop less noticeable comforts that aren't easily missed.
Realme devices with warranty expiring during the duration of the ECQ will receive an extension of seven days after the quarantine. Additionally, customers whose gadgets have a replacement period expiring within the ECQ may also have their devices replaced up to three days after the lifting of the month-long ECQ.
Oppo and Vivo held the top two spots with 27% and 25% shares, respectively. Tech powerhouse Samsung was number 3 with a 9% share during Q4 but its shipments plunged by 32% -- the only company to experience to a negative growth.
