New Delhi: realme, a smartphone brand among Indian youth, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with KRAFTON India, becoming the official smartphone partner for BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2025 and BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA PRO SERIES (BMPS) 2025.
This collaboration signifies realme’s strategic commitment to India’s booming esports industry, which boasts nearly 450 million gamers and is projected to reach 720 million by 2028. Through this partnership, realme aims to empower the next generation of esports athletes while enhancing the competitive mobile gaming experience with its high-performance devices.
The realme GT 7 Pro, celebrated for its performance-centric capabilities, will serve as the official smartphone for BGIS 2025. This partnership further solidifies realme’s dedication to delivering seamless gaming experiences tailored to the needs of competitive gamers, particularly in games like BGMI.
To bolster esports innovation, realme has established an internal team comprising R&D, marketing, and product experts. The company is working closely with KRAFTON India on joint research and exclusive debugging to ensure a robust and thriving esports ecosystem in India.
“We are thrilled to welcome realme as our official smartphone partner for both BGIS and BMPS 2025. At KRAFTON, we are dedicated to offering a world-class esports platform that caters to both professional and grassroots players, providing them with opportunities to showcase their skills and nurture their talent. realme’s focus on enhancing mobile gaming experiences perfectly aligns with our vision” said Karan Pathak, Associate Director of Esports at KRAFTON India.
“realme is incredibly excited to partner with KRAFTON India for BGIS 2025 and BMPS 2025”, said Chase Xu, Vice President and CMO of realme. “India’s mobile gaming community is one of the most vibrant and dynamic in the world, and we at realme are dedicated to empowering this generation of esports athletes. Being the official smartphone partner for these prestigious tournaments allows us to showcase our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and unparalleled performance, specifically designed to meet the demands of competitive mobile gaming. We believe this collaboration will not only elevate the esports experience for players and fans but also further solidify realme’s position as a leader in the mobile gaming revolution. We look forward to an exhilarating year of esports and to witnessing the incredible talent and passion of Indian gamers”.
Upcoming Highlights
- BGIS 2025 LAN Finals: Set to take place in Kolkata, offering an electrifying live-event experience with a prize pool of INR 2 crores.
- Player Registrations: Open now on the official KRAFTON India Esports website.
- Exciting Announcements: Upcoming gaming-focused product launches from realme.
With this collaboration, realme and KRAFTON India are set to spearhead a new era in the Indian esports landscape, blending technology, talent, and passion for an unparalleled gaming experience.
