Realme expects 40% of phones sold in 2021 to be 5G devices

New Delhi: Chinese tech major Realme aims to sell about 10-12 million 5G smartphones in India this year, as it bolsters its portfolio with devices featuring the new technology across multiple price points. The company, which launched its X7 5G on Thursday, said customers in tier-II and -III cities will play an important role in driving adoption of 5G devices in the country.

“Realme aims to be the 5G democratiser in India. Half of Realme phones to be launched in India will be 5G, and all phones launched above Rs 20,000 will be 5G-enabled. We will be a leader in 5G and add more devices to our 5G portfolio in India as well as globally,” Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth told .

Realme will bring the latest 5G processors to products in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment so that users can experience the latest technology at versatile price points, he added.