MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Realme, a smartphone brand that specializes in providing powerful smartphones and stylish designs at affordable prices, set another online sales record in Southeast Asia. Various countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia generated strong online sales during the 11.11 online shopping day.
Strong Sales in Southeast Asia
Realme Indonesia broke its sales record for three products after selling 40,000 smartphones in 21 minutes. Realme also succeeded in becoming the Triple Smartphone Champion for the fastest sales growth, the highest total unit sales and single product sales from the new smartphone brand.
The sales record on National Online Shopping Day 11.11 at Lazada further completes Realme's sales records that have been held previously. Realme received ratings that is pushing Realme as one of the leading smartphone players in the Indonesian market. For 12 hours, Realme C1 was the best-selling smartphone and knocked out several competitors. This achievement shows that Realme is a significant player in the smartphone market in Indonesia, especially for young people.
Realme also recorded a number of sales records in other Southeast Asian countries. In Thailand, Realme managed to become the best brand in the smartphone category and became Double Champion by selling 1,000 units within 8 minutes during the 11.11 shopping festival at Lazada. Realme 2 Pro also sold 2,500 units in the first three hours of online shopping 11.11 at Shopee Malaysia which broke Shopee's record as No. 1 brand. Realme also recorded a new record as the fastest growing brand in Vietnam.
Realme to enter the Philippines
Realme Philippines is set to launch soon in the Philippines, consumers can expect smartphones that address consumer needs through strong performance and trendy designs.
"As a new smartphone brand in Southeast Asia, our achievements in the recently concluded 11.11 National Online Shopping Day in Lazada is a testimony that Realme is a game changer. With our upcoming launch in the Philippines, we are confident in delivering a new value to Filipino consumers soon," said Josef Wang, Marketing Director of Realme SEA.
Realme understands the needs of the smartphone industry, especially the youth market. In the future, Realme will also continue to create more research to grow and provide what young people wants from a smartphone, making Realme a smartphone brand suitable for young people.
