realme and RICOH IMAGING Announce Long-term Partnership in Smartphone Imaging, Debuting RICOH GR-Powered Camera Features on realme GT 8 Pro

realme and RICOH IMAGING Announce Long-term Partnership in Smartphone Imaging, Debuting RICOH GR-Powered Camera Features on realme GT 8 Pro
Kazunobu Saiki, General Manager of Camera Business Division at RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD and Chase Xu, Vice President and CMO of realme.

New Delhi, October 14, 2025: realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, today officially announced a long-term, strategic partnership with RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD. Following four years of profound preparation, the two brands made the announcement at a dedicated launch event in Beijing, China, confirming the highly anticipated realme GT 8 Pro will exclusively feature the co-engineered RICOH GR camera features. With the GT 8 Pro, users can experience street photography like never before, capturing every moment with precision, joy and creativity.

Chase Xu, Vice President and CMO of realme, stated, “This strategic partnership with RICOH GR marks a transformative leap in smartphone photography. We are committed to equipping users with a device that embodies freedom, creativity, and authenticity. The GT 8 Pro not only integrates GR’s iconic photography legacy but also sets a new standard for capturing and sharing experiences in the digital age.”

Kazunobu Saiki, General Manager of Camera Business Division at RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD., said: “Through this strategic collaboration, realme and RICOH GR have transformed decades of GR expertise into the GT 8 Pro. This collaboration transcends mere product innovation; it revitalizes street photography culture for the next generation.”