News & Reviews:   BBK Electronics

Previously, there was a rumour of OPPO possibly shutting down OnePlus, but that turned out to be false. Today, realme has reportedly begun laying off employees in India as part of a restructuring tied to its transition back into OPPO’s organisational umbrella. Industry sources and retail contacts in major states like Gujarat, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab say that sales and field staff have been told their roles may end as early as 30 April 2026, reflecting broader cost-cutting and operational alignment between the two brands.

realme has been a well-known brand in Malaysia for a few years now, due to its cost-efficient devices with good features. However, the company announced it will be integrated into OPPO as a sub-brand, marking a significant restructuring within the BBK Electronics family of smartphone brands.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, meaning brands copy each other out of admiration. Regardless of the motivation, similar products in technology aren't all that unusual. So it wasn't surprising to hear that realme wants to make a MagSafe copy.