Realme GT 8 Pro Launch Nears with Android 16-Based UI 7.0 Update

Realme has already let the world know that their brand new GT 8 Pro smartphone is on the way and the first step towards the launch is taking place right now with the revelation of Realme UI 7.0, which is based on Android 16. The new software will come with the phone and gradually the other devices will acquire the updates in months.

Apart from the main presentation of the interface, the company did give several design upgrades a spotlight. The new UI has a light glass design, which, though, is more fluid and translucent to the user experience. The design bears resemblance to Apple's liquid glass style, which has been used in iOS26, passing through the notifications and system menus with the frosted and semi-transparent elements.

Updating also the application icons brings them to the level of Material Expressive 3 which is the base of Google principles. The users will be encountering a revamped notification panel and new lock screen customizations. Part of the package is themes, font options, an enhanced Always-on Display feature. Furthermore, Realme has introduced the availability of Live Photos and AI-powered wallpaper effects, thus increasing the personalization options for the users.

Realme UI 7.0 has made the most considerably supportive devices to AI improvements as the design enhancements were the only changes on the software. The integration with Apple devices is now even deeper, as the notifications, calls, and messages from iPhones and Apple Watches can all be synced with Realme phones. These tools utilizing AI are expected to ease the usage of such models as it was before.

Realme has made it known that the UI 7 beta update will be available for a large list of devices. The schedule for the rollout covers premium GT series, high mid-range Number series, and Narzo devices, as well as P- and C-series models. Expect updates in the following months with the company providing more specific release dates shortly.