Realme GT 7 Pro to Include iPhone 16-Inspired Solid-State Camera Button; Expected to Launch Early

Recently Realme introduced the Realme 13 Pro series in India & China as well with more models in India such as the Realme 13, Realme 13+, and Narzo 70 Turbo…

By Hardik Dhamija

September 10, 2024

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Recently Realme introduced the Realme 13 Pro series in India & China as well with more models in India such as the Realme 13, Realme 13+, and Narzo 70 Turbo 5G in India. The firm will also launch a new mid-range phone, the Realme P2 Pro, sometime this week. In this scenario, amidst the releases Realme is gearing up for its new flagship phone, The Realme GT 7 Pro. Not long ago, Realme’s Vice President and Global Marketing head Xu Qi Chase posted a few social media updates providing insight into what we can expect from the upcoming flagship device.

The Leaks About the Realme GT 7 Pro

The iPhone 16 series also debuts the striking new Camera Control button, a versatile solid-state, pressure-sensitive button. This innovative feature allows users to autofocus with a light press, capture photos with a firmer press, and zoom in or out by sliding the button. This feature has been of some interest as it may improve user experience.

Recent rumors even suggest that Oppo’s upcoming Find X8 series could include a similar pressure-sensitive control. Xu Qi Chase stated that the brand’s next flagship might come with a solid-state button similar to the one dubbed Camera Control on new iPhones Although he did not mention the device by name, this functionality is expected to be part of Realme GT 7 Pro.

Earlier, a Weibo post by Xu Qi was quite revealing about the GT 7 Pro launch timeline. He suggested that the Realme GT 7 Pro will be unveiled earlier than its predecessor, the Realme GT 5 Pro, which was announced in December 2023. From this, it sounds like the GT 7 Pro could break cover in China as soon as November.

Additionally, Xu Qi has also affirmed that GT 7 Pro will enter the India market this year sometime. If the November release in China holds true, the global launch for the GT 7 Pro is expected to follow in December. Interestingly, Realme is planning to market the GT 7 Pro as one of the first smartphones globally powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.