Realme begins ColorOS 17 rollout on flagship phones

Realme is switching from RealmeUI to ColorOS 17 based on Android 17. The update rolls out first to Realme GT 8 Pro, GT 8 Pro Dream Edition, GT 7 Pro, Realme 16 Pro+ 5G and 16 Pro 5G, with 13 more models due in November 2026. ColorOS 17 adds AI features such as AI Mind Space, AI Mind Pilot, AI Photo Agent and AI Call Guard, while the Luminous Rendering Engine promises up to 25% better RAM performance and 30% faster rendering.

• ColorOS 17 rolls out first to Realme GT 8 Pro, GT 8 Pro Dream Edition, GT 7 Pro and Realme 16 Pro/Pro+ 5G
• 13 more models, including Realme GT 7 and Realme 15 Pro 5G, get the update in November 2026
• Luminous Rendering Engine promises up to 25% better RAM performance and 30% faster rendering
• AI Call Guard detects synthetic voices and face swaps during calls