Realme has confirmed that its brand new user interface, Realme UI 7, based on Android 16, will be officially introduced alongside its highly anticipated flagship, the Realme GT 8 series. The new interface will gradually roll out to Realme users in China starting in November. The company has shared the official schedule for which devices will receive the update and when.

Realme UI 7 Update Schedule

Realme will initially roll out the stable version of Realme UI 7 to its highest-end devices. Here is the launch schedule for the Chinese market:

Models
November 2025	GT 7 Pro, GT 7, GT 5 Pro, Neo 7 Turbo, GT Neo 6 Series
December 2025	GT 5 240W, Neo 7x, Realme 14 Pro, Realme 14 Pro+
January 2026	GT Neo 5 240W, GT Neo 5 SE, Realme 15 Series, Realme 13 Pro Series, 12 Pro Series, V70 Serisi, V60 Series

As always, Realme stated that the update will be released in phases depending on models and regions, and users will receive notifications gradually according to this schedule.

Realme UI 7 goes beyond just a software update and introduces significant improvements in aesthetics and performance. The interface has been redesigned with a glass-like aesthetic. Light and shadow effects have given the interface a softer and more elegant appearance.

Dynamic wallpapers, compatible with the color themes of the Realme GT 8 series, have been added to the system. The icons and control center have a completely new look with floating ice-style and frosted glass overlay effects.

New engines have been implemented to accelerate the user experience.

• Flow Light Engine: Provides smoother and smoother system animations.
• Frame Tracking: Maintains stable performance, especially during gaming and multitasking.
• Flow Accelerator: Increases the phone’s responsiveness in six daily usage scenarios.
• Smart Window: Allows up to 12 apps to run simultaneously in background floating windows.
• Home screen icons can now be resized to different layouts, such as 1×2, 2×1, and 2×2.

As Realme is expected to launch the GT 8 Pro in India by November 11, the global launch of Realme UI 7 is also likely in the coming days. The company is expected to announce the exact update schedule for the global and Indian markets in November.