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Oppo Confirms Realme's Return as Sub-Brand in Efficiency Push

The company says resources will be pooled across R&D, after-sales to boost efficiency.

Overview

  • Oppo said on January 7 that Realme is being integrated back as an Oppo sub-brand after operating independently since 2018.
  • Realme founder Sky Li will oversee Realme within Oppo, while Li Jie continues to lead OnePlus in China.
  • Realme will connect to Oppo’s after-sales service network, a move expected to broaden customer support coverage.
  • Company statements and reports indicate Realme’s product roadmap remains intact, with upcoming launches proceeding as planned.
  • The restructuring consolidates R&D, logistics and engineering to reduce overlap and costs, with Oppo as the lead brand and OnePlus and Realme pursuing distinct market positions.