In a major strategic pivot aimed at consolidating software development across its parent ecosystem, realme has officially confirmed that it is retiring realme UI. Moving forward, upcoming realme smartphones and tablets will ship natively with OPPO’s ColorOS.
This transition extends to the brand’s existing user base as well. Smartphones currently within their update eligibility windows will migrate to the unified custom skin via the upcoming ColorOS 17 update, based on Android 17.
Here is everything you need to know about the software merger and the complete list of devices expected to make the jump.
What Does the Switch to ColorOS Mean for Users?
While the branding change sounds drastic, the actual day-to-day user experience will remain largely familiar.
- A Unified Codebase: For several years, realme UI and ColorOS have shared the exact same underlying software foundation and codebase.
- Performance Upgrades: The transition is expected to bring smoother system animations, better overall optimization, and improved privacy and security features.
- New Features: By dropping the custom realme UI wrapper, owners of eligible devices will gain access to AI-powered enhancements and new customization options that were previously exclusive to OPPO smartphones.
Complete Eligible Device Tracker for ColorOS 17
While realme has not released a single unified rollout schedule yet, the brand is expected to fully honor all prior software update commitments. Based on official roadmaps and update policies, here is the comprehensive tracking list of realme devices slated to receive ColorOS 17.
realme GT Series
- Realme GT 8 Pro
- Realme GT 7
- Realme GT 7 Pro
- Realme GT 7 Pro Racing
- Realme GT 7T 🏆
- Realme GT 6
- Realme GT 6T
- Realme GT 5 Pro
realme Number Series
- Realme 16 / Realme 16 Pro / Realme 16 Pro+ / Realme 16T
- Realme 15 / Realme 15 Pro / Realme 15 Lite / Realme 15T / Realme 15x
- Realme 14 / Realme 14 Pro / Realme 14 Pro+ / Realme 14T
realme P Series
- Realme P4 / Realme P4 Pro / Realme P4 Lite / Realme P4 Lite 4G
- Realme P4 Power 5G / Realme P4R / Realme P4x
- Realme P3 / Realme P3 Pro / Realme P3 Ultra / Realme P3x
realme C Series
- Realme C100 / Realme C100 4G / Realme C100x / Realme C100i
- Realme C85 / Realme C85 4G / Realme 85 Pro / Realme C83
- Realme C75 / Realme C75x / Realme C73 / Realme C71
realme Narzo Series
- Realme Narzo Power 5G
- Realme Narzo 100x / Realme Narzo 100 Lite
- Realme Narzo 90 / Realme Narzo 90X
- Realme Narzo 80 Lite / Realme Narzo 80 Lite 4G
- Realme Narzo 80 Pro / Realme Narzo 80x
realme Note Series
- Realme Note 80
- Realme Note 70
- Realme Note 70T
PFD Take: Unifying development teams under a single operating system banner is the right technical call for BBK Electronics. By eliminating the resources needed to maintain realme UI as a separate visual wrapper, realme can drastically reduce update latency and deliver longer, more stable software lifecycles across its entire smartphone portfolio. Rather than mourning the loss of realme UI, power users should welcome the streamlined performance and premium features that native ColorOS integration will unlock.
