China's Realme aims to double smartphone shipments in 2020 to 50 million


A man looking at his phone during the Realme X50 5G product launch in Beijing, China, Jan 7. — Reuters

SHANGHAI: Chinese smartphone maker Realme shipped 25 million phones in 2019 hopes to ship 50 million in 2020, the company said on Jan 7 at an event announcing its first 5G device.

The remarks come as the fast-growing smartphone brand, which saw fast adoption in India in 2019, steadily turns its focus towards its home market in China, as device makers hope that consumers buy new phones this year compatible with the country's expanding 5G infrastructure.

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