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Realme Could Replace Realme UI With ColorOS 17 in India: Report

Realme Could Replace Realme UI With ColorOS 17 in India: Report

Realme recently introduced the Narzo 100x 5G in India with Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 16 July 2026 16:30 IST

Realme GT 8 Pro (pictured) will reportedly receive the ColorOS 17 update

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Highlights

Realme reportedly aims to simplify software updates
Realme UI and ColorOS already share similar features
The reported change currently applies only to India

Realme could soon replace Realme UI with Oppo's ColorOS 17 on its smartphones in India, according to a recent report. The publication says Realme India has confirmed that future handsets will ship with ColorOS 17, while eligible existing devices will also receive the software through future operating system updates. The reported move is said to simplify software development and streamline the update process. However, the company has not disclosed which Realme smartphone will be the first to debut with the new operating system.

Realme India May Adopt ColorOS 17 Across Future Devices

According to a GSMArena report, Realme India said that upcoming smartphones launched in the country will run ColorOS 17 instead of Realme UI. The publication said this follows an earlier report claiming that Realme UI would be merged with Oppo's software platform as part of efforts to reduce research and development costs.

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The report added that Realme India said the transition is intended to streamline software development and simplify software updates across its smartphone lineup. However, the company has not revealed which upcoming model will be the first to arrive with ColorOS 17.

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According to the report, the software transition will also cover existing Realme smartphones that are eligible for future operating system upgrades. The publication cited the Realme GT 8 Pro as an example, noting that the handset launched with Realme UI 7.0 and is promised four Android version upgrades. It is therefore expected to receive ColorOS 17 before moving on to subsequent software releases.

The report noted that the switch is unlikely to bring major changes to the overall user experience because Realme UI and ColorOS already share a similar interface and feature set. It also pointed out that early Realme smartphones shipped with ColorOS before the company introduced Realme UI in 2020. The Realme 3 Pro and Realme XT were the first devices to receive Realme UI, while the Realme C3 became the first smartphone to launch with the software pre-installed.

The publication added that the confirmation currently applies only to the Indian market. While there is no official word on a wider rollout, the report suggested that other regions could eventually follow.

Realme 16T Launched in India With 50-Megapixel Main Camera, 8,000mAh Battery

Realme recently introduced the Narzo 100x 5G in India with Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and features a 50-megapixel dual-rear camera setup, along with an 8,000mAh battery with 45W fast-charging support. It remains unclear whether the handset will be among the models that receive ColorOS 17 in a future software update.

Realme Narzo 100x 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.80-inch

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel

Battery Capacity 8000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 720x1570 pixels

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Realme GT 8 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium, IP69-rated design
Interchangeable camera deco
Good for gaming
144Hz high-refresh rate display
Capable 200MP telephoto camera
Excellent battery life with fast charging
Smooth and lag-free UI
Ricoh mode is fun

Bad
Spammy notifications from system apps
Noisy low-light video
Average low-light ultrawide performance

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Display 6.79-inch

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 200-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 7,000mAh

OS Android

Resolution 1,440x3,136 pixels

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Realme C3

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good performance
Excellent battery life
Clean UI

Bad
Preinstalled bloatware
Lacks fast charging

Read detailed Realme C3 review

Display 6.52-inch

Processor MediaTek Helio G70

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 3GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 720x1600 pixels

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Realme 3 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Powerful and efficient SoC
Very good battery life
Cameras fare well under good light
Bundled fast charger

Bad
Average low-light camera performance
Laminated back scuffs easily
No USB Type-C port

Read detailed Realme 3 Pro review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 710

Front Camera 25-megapixel

Rear Camera 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4045mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Realme XT

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium looks, good build
Good set of cameras
Strong overall performance
Good battery life, quick charging

Bad
Camera app lacks some basic features

Read detailed Realme XT review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More