Realme has officially joined the Android 16 party with the launch of Realme UI 7.0, its latest custom software skin. Following the footsteps of OnePlus and Oppo, the new version brings a major visual overhaul, performance upgrades, and smarter AI features — all wrapped in a cleaner, glass-inspired design.
Let’s break down what’s new in Realme UI 7 and when your phone might get it.
Rollout Schedule and Eligible Devices
The Realme GT 8 Pro will be the first phone to debut with Realme UI 7.0 pre-installed. If you own another Realme device, don’t worry — the brand has confirmed that an open beta program for select models will go live before the end of this year.
As for the rest of the lineup, Realme plans to roll out the stable update in early 2026, depending on device compatibility. Expect a gradual rollout starting with the higher-end and recent GT series models.
Design and Interface: The New “Light Glass” Look
Realme UI 7 introduces an all-new design language called “Light Glass Design”, focusing on transparency, depth, and smooth reflections to give the interface a polished, modern feel.
You’ll notice new animations, dynamic themes, and more ways to customize your home screen. The familiar flat icons are gone, replaced by “Ice Cube Icons” with subtle transparency. The Breathing Dock adds a soft background glow to docked apps, and the refreshed Control Center now feels cleaner and more responsive.
Realme has also added an adaptive dark mode, improved the lock screen effects, and upgraded its Flux Theme 2.0, which lets you use live photos or videos as wallpapers — a small but visually stunning touch.
Performance and Security: Faster, Safer, Smarter
Under the hood, Realme claims that UI 7.0 improves responsiveness by up to 15% and boosts overall performance by around 22%. The system also introduces desktop-style windowing for multitasking with floating apps and smarter notification grouping for a cleaner experience.
In terms of security, the update includes Android 16’s built-in protections, such as scam-call detection, online threat blocking, and more detailed permission controls — giving users tighter control over privacy.
Smarter AI Features
Realme is also embracing the AI wave in a big way. Like Xiaomi’s HyperOS and Vivo’s OriginOS 6, Realme UI 7.0 improves cross-device compatibility, letting users connect their Realme phones with Apple Watches for basic sync and notifications.
On the AI front, Realme has added several handy tools:
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AI Notify Brief – Summarizes your notifications so you don’t have to scroll endlessly.
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AI Framing Master – Uses intelligent scene detection to help you frame perfect shots.
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AI Gaming Coach – Analyses your gameplay and suggests tips to improve performance.
With Realme UI 7.0, the company is clearly trying to blend style, speed, and smarts. The new glass-inspired interface looks refreshing, the performance tweaks promise smoother day-to-day use, and the AI additions show Realme’s focus on smarter user experiences.
If you’re a Realme user, you can expect your phone to feel both fresher and faster once the update rolls out — and that’s always worth looking forward to.
