realme puts its proprietary interface in the attic. Chase Xu, Vice President of the company, shared an open letter on his X profile, in which he announced that realme UI will gradually make way for the latest version of ColorOSthe system developed by Oppo.
The transition will not be immediate. realme talks about starting the rollout on a global scale by the end of this yearwith the stated aim of offering a smoother software experience thanks to an optimized system and features based on artificial intelligence.
The company ensures that the distinctive elements of its design and the characteristics that have made the brand recognizable will not be erased in the transition to ColorOS. The transition, we read, aims to keep intact the visual and functional identity that has characterized realme UI so far.
ColorOS on realme smartphones: global rollout by the end of 2026
Xu does not provide, for now, a precise calendar or a list of the models involved: the update roadmap and the list of eligible devices will arrive at a later time. Anyone who owns a device that will be excluded from the ColorOS migration program will not be abandoned in any case: realme guarantees continuity of software maintenance and support for these models.
In the letter, the manager reiterates the brand’s intention to continue to address a young audience with competitive technological solutions, and reserves a specific passage for the Italian market, defined as strategic for the company’s future investments.
Below is the full text of the statement shared by Chase Xu:
“Going forward, realme UI will gradually transition to the latest version of ColorOS, with the global rollout expected to begin later this year. The update will offer users a smoother and smarter software experience, thanks to optimized system performance and advanced AI features.
Realme’s distinctive features and design elements that distinguish the brand will be preserved during the transition, so as to maintain a unique and differentiated user experience.
A detailed update roadmap and list of eligible devices will be announced in due course. Devices that are not eligible for the ColorOS upgrade program will still receive ongoing software maintenance and support.
realme remains committed to bringing innovative, cutting-edge technology experiences to young users around the world. Thank you for the trust and support you continue to show us. Italy continues to be a strategic market for realme and the company will continue its investments in the country to offer increasingly innovative and technologically advanced user experiences.”
