Realme Doesn't Want To Follow In The Footsteps Of Samsung And Motorola For The Foldable Phone Market

Marketing Director Realme Indonesia Palson Yi (Tachta Citra Elfira/VOI)

JAKARTA - The trend of folding cellphones or clamshell styles has not made Realme hunt for these market ranks. This cellphone manufacturer from Shenzen, China is more focused on the 5G market and its products are Artificial Internet or Things (AIoT).

"We are following the 5G trend, not a flip (folding cellphone), we don't know what the future holds. Is this flip just a momentary hype or a functional one. Because this is a new material and technology in the smartphone world," said Marketing Director Realme Indonesia Palson Yi. to VOI on the sidelines of the Realme C3 launch event in Central Jakarta, Wednesday, February 19.

Palson added that the folding cellphones currently on the market are quite expensive. He doubts that Realme can get a foldable cellphone market in the country.

"The price must also be very expensive, yes, we also don't know whether that is what the consumer (Realme) needs or not. Moreover, we must also attach importance to design," said Palson.

Realme C3 Mobile (Tachta Citra Elfira / VOI)

However, Palson does not deny, this folding cellphone market is a big challenge for Realme. In the future, he confirmed that he would think about making this clamshell smartphone.

"There is a philosophy, we want to provide good specifications, as well as design, also targeting millennials. If we sell cheaply, this is something that must be considered long. But we will think about this (folding cellphones), not quickly. But we will give you a surprise later, "said Palson, adding that he was considering making a foldable cellphone on the grounds that it adjusted to the needs of consumers and the market.

Meanwhile, major smartphone brands in the world such as Samsung and Motorla have also launched their folding cellphone products, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Motorola Razr. Reportedly, Apple will also follow in their footsteps.