{"id":12656,"date":"2026-04-30T10:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T04:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/?p=12656"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:02:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T04:32:19","slug":"the-big-one-oppo-oneplus-and-realme-finally-make-it-official","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/the-big-one-oppo-oneplus-and-realme-finally-make-it-official\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big One: OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme Finally Make it Official"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">I\u2019ve been tracking some massive shifts behind the scenes, and if you\u2019re a fan of OnePlus or Realme, you\u2019ll want to pay close attention to this one. We\u2019ve known for a while that these brands share a &#8220;family tree,&#8221; but an internal announcement from OPPO has just made the merger official.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Here is the breakdown of how this consolidated tech powerhouse is going to change the game.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\">The New Power Structure<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">OPPO isn&#8217;t just collaborating anymore; they\u2019ve built a brand-new sub-series business unit to bring OnePlus and Realme directly under the main umbrella. I noticed some heavy hitters are taking the lead to make sure this transition is seamless:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Li Bingzhong (Sky):<\/b> The OPPO Senior VP is now officially heading this new unit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Xu Qi:<\/b> The former Realme marketing star is now in charge of marketing and service systems for both brands.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Li Jie:<\/b> He\u2019s running the domestic and overseas product departments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Wang Wei (Derek):<\/b> Appointed as Deputy GM of the sub-series product center.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\">R&amp;D and Hardware Consolidation<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/045e7248-80a5-4378-940e-1dd27b9bd9e9.webp\" alt=\"The Big One: OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme Finally Make it Official\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/045e7248-80a5-4378-940e-1dd27b9bd9e9.webp 1080w, https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/045e7248-80a5-4378-940e-1dd27b9bd9e9-185x300.webp 185w, https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/045e7248-80a5-4378-940e-1dd27b9bd9e9-633x1024.webp 633w, https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/045e7248-80a5-4378-940e-1dd27b9bd9e9-768x1243.webp 768w, https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/045e7248-80a5-4378-940e-1dd27b9bd9e9-949x1536.webp 949w, https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/045e7248-80a5-4378-940e-1dd27b9bd9e9-150x243.webp 150w, https:\/\/hardwire.news\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/04\/045e7248-80a5-4378-940e-1dd27b9bd9e9-450x728.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>This isn&#8217;t just a change on paper. I&#8217;ve seen reports that Realme\u2019s departments have been physically moving into OPPO\u2019s Marina Bay headquarters since March. This deep integration means:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">R&amp;D Return:<\/b> The original Realme R&amp;D team has officially returned to the core group.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Unified Imaging &amp; Hardware:<\/b> The camera and hardware teams are now part of the main OPPO hardware department.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why it matters:<\/b> By merging these teams, you\u2019re going to see much faster innovation cycles. However, the real test will be whether the brands can keep their unique &#8220;feel&#8221; now that they\u2019re sharing the same lab.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\">The &#8220;Product Line Reuse&#8221; Strategy<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">The biggest takeaway for you is a concept called &#8220;product line reuse&#8221;. Internal sources suggest the group is going to lean heavily into sharing technology and manufacturing processes across all three brands.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Shared Innovation:<\/b> Expect flagship features to trickle down across the brands much faster.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Operational Scale:<\/b> This move is clearly designed to help them dominate the global market by cutting down on redundant costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">While we might joke about &#8220;Onememe&#8221; or &#8220;RealPlus,&#8221; this is a serious power move. It basically confirms that while the logo on the back of your phone might stay the same, the DNA inside is becoming more unified than ever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been tracking some massive shifts behind the scenes, and if you\u2019re a fan of OnePlus or Realme, you\u2019ll want to pay close attention to this one. We\u2019ve known for a while that these brands share a &#8220;family tree,&#8221; but an internal announcement from OPPO has just made the merger official. 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