Realme Layoffs Reported in India as Oppo Merger Advances
The consolidation is billed as a cost-cutting move that gives Realme users access to Oppo’s larger service network.
Overview
- 91Mobiles reports that Realme has started job cuts in India, with parts of the sales organization affected.
- An executive cited by 91Mobiles says some employees were asked to resign with an April 30 cutoff date.
- Retail staff and sales managers are reported to remain on duty for the next one or two months during the transition.
- Realme is shifting to operate as an Oppo sub-brand following January’s announcement, with ongoing device support and access to Oppo’s broader service footprint reported.
- Coverage notes the restructuring aims to reduce duplicate costs after weak performance in China and follows earlier R&D cuts there in November and December.