ISSUE 71 • ANDROID ADVISOR 29O
ppo, the biggest smartphone manufacturer
in China, had experienced limited global
success until just a few years ago.
However, its launch was a defining moment in what
has been a rapid expansion into European markets.
Its Realme sub-brand is clearly targeting the
affordable market, with four of the five phones it
currently sells in Europe retailing for under €300. The
Realme 5 is the cheapest in that line-up, yet on first
impressions there’s little to tell it apart from much more
expensive handsets. Will extended usage reveal manyRealme 5
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