Chinese startup Realme launches $649 smartphone it says can be fully charged in just over 9 minutes
Publishing timestamp: 2023-02-28 11:15:59
Summary
Chinese smartphone maker Realme launched the GT3 smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which can be fully charged in 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The phone starts at $649 and Realme is looking to expand its business outside of China. However, the global smartphone market has been suffering since 2013 and Realme's shipments in Europe have dropped 44% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2022. Challenges for Realme include lack of retail presence and brand perception.
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