Realme UI 7 update kicks off in November; key features, eligible devices confirmed

Just as new flagship phones like the Vivo X300 series ship with OriginOS 6, and the Oppo Find X9 lineup comes with ColorOS 16, Realme is introducing its latest software iteration, Realme UI 7.

The upcoming Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro, launching on October 21, will be the first to debut with the new interface. In fact, Realme has also confirmed the list of devices eligible for the Realme UI 7 update and shared details about its features and rollout roadmap.

Realme UI 7: Key features officially confirmed

One of the biggest design overhauls in Realme UI 7 is its transparent design, similar to the Liquid Glass UI found on Apple’s iOS 26. The icons and control centre now sport a frosted glass finish, while the homescreen supports resizable icons and flexible layouts such as 1×2, 2×1, and 2×2.

To enhance performance, Realme UI 7 introduces a Streaming Engine, ensuring smoother animations, greater stability under heavy load, and faster system response. The update also includes a Smart Window feature, allowing users to run up to 12 apps in mini windows for seamless multitasking.

Realme UI 7: Rollout roadmap, eligible devices

The Realme GT 8 series will ship with Realme UI 7 based on Android 16, and it is confirmed to receive four years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

November 2025 roll-out:

The update will first arrive for the Realme GT7 Pro, GT7 Pro Racing Edition, GT7, Realme GT7 Aston Martin F1 Edition. It will also extend to the Realme Neo 7 series, including the Neo 7, Neo 7 SE, Neo 7 Turbo, and the Neo 7 Bad Boy Limited Edition. In addition, GT 6, GT Neo 6, GT Neo 6 SE, and GT5 Pro models will also receive the update during this phase.

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December 2025 roll-out:

The next phase will bring the Realme UI 7.0 update to the Realme GT5 240W, GT 5, Neo 7x, and the Realme 14 series, which includes the Realme 14, Realme 14 Pro, and Realme 14 Pro+.

January 2026 rollout

In early 2026, Realme will extend the rollout to a wide range of devices, including the Realme GT Neo 5 240W, GT Neo 5, and GT Neo 5 SE. The Realme 15 lineup, comprising the Realme 15, Realme 15 Pro, and Realme 15T, will also receive the update.

Realme UI 7 global announcement, rollout

Realme is expected to unveil the Realme GT 8 Pro in India on November 11, making it the first device in the country to ship with Realme UI 7 preinstalled. The brand is likely to announce the global and India rollout plan for Realme UI 7 around the same time.

Stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma to stay updated on Realme UI 7’s India availability and feature rollout.