realme, the world's fastest-growing smartphone brand, today announced its strategic partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) for the M7 World Championship (M7). The realme 15 Pro has been named the "M7 Official Gaming Phone" of the seventh edition of MLBB's flagship international tournament. Through this collaboration, the realme 15 Pro's powerful performance and immersive esports features will elevate the M7 experience for fans, reflecting the spirit of "Real Passion Never Dies."
realme 15 Pro x M7: Performance Designed for Competition
The partnership between globally renowned technology brand, realme, and global developer and publisher, MOONTON Games, was announced at a press conference at Azalia Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia, earlier today. Built for peak performance, the device is engineered to enhance the esports experience for gamers around the world as they engage with the M7.
The M7 Official Gaming Phone combines hardware with robust professional capabilities tailored for esports:
The realme 15 Pro is equipped with the Snapdragon 7 Gen4 Chipset and incorporates proprietary "GT Boost" game mode, enabling dynamic optimization of gaming performance and ensuring sustained peak output during competitive events.
It is powered by a 7000mAh Titan battery, paired with 80W ultra charge technology, effectively alleviates concerns regarding battery endurance during extended gaming sessions.
Notably, the realme 15 Pro introduces an AI Gaming Coach feature, which analyzes players' operational data in real time, offering tactical suggestions and performance optimization guidance, thereby acting as an "intelligent performance enhancer" for competitive players.
This collaboration between realme and the M7 represents a powerful alliance between leading technology brands and one of the world's most popular mobile esports titles. By bringing together realme's tech-savvy audience and MLBB's highly engaged global community, the partnership aims to strengthen the mobile esports ecosystem. According to Esports Charts, MLBB was the most-watched mobile esports title of 2024 with over 475 million Hours Watched (HW).
The M6 World Championship was a key driver of this success, recording over 4.1 million Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV). Looking ahead to the M7, the innovative features of the realme 15 Pro will enhance the tournament experience for MLBB fans worldwide. Its high-performance hardware ensures smooth gameplay while bringing the excitement of professional esports to the community.
Martinus H Manurung, Head of ID Business Development at MOONTON Games, said: "Partnering with realme is a strategic step as we aim to make the M7 the largest M Series yet. With the realme 15 Pro as the M7 Official Gaming Phone, MLBB fans worldwide will experience the tournament at its best through smooth performance and immersive gameplay. More importantly, this partnership allows us to showcase Indonesia—the home of the most passionate MLBB community—as a leading esports hub. We're equally excited to share this energy and enthusiasm with the realme community."
The M7 will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia in January 2026. The tournament will bring 22 of the world's best teams to what is considered the home ground of MLBB Esports. Earlier at the realme x M7 Press Conference, the full tournament schedule was revealed:
Wild Card Stage (3 to 6 January): Eight teams will compete for two slots in the Main Stage.
Swiss Stage (10 to 17 January): 16 teams will battle for a place in the Knockout Stage, with only eight advancing.
Knockout Stage (18 to 24 January): The remaining eight teams will compete to determine the final two.
Grand Finals (25 January): The tournament will conclude and determine the next MLBB World Champions.
From left to right: Martinus H Manurung, Head of ID Business Development at MOONTON Games; Krisva Angnieszca, Public Relations Lead at realme Indonesia; Dominikus Susanto, Senior Manager Business Development at Qualcom speaking at the realme x M7 Press Conference
The tournament tagline, "Let the World See Us", was also unveiled. It reflects MOONTON Games' mission to spotlight the passionate community that has made MLBB one of the world's most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games. Beyond celebrating the game and its esports success, the M7 aims to position Indonesia as a leading esports hub by highlighting the country's unique culture, creativity, and innovation.
Delivering the "Real Passion Never Dies" Spirit The realme 15 Pro has earned the title of the "M7 Official Gaming Phone", embodying the brand's "Real Passion Never Dies" esports spirit. As a tech brand that deeply understands young users, realme delivers tech experiences that exceed expectations while infusing professional esports experience into the soul of its products.
The partnership with the M7 stems from a shared vision aligned with the concept of "Let the World See Us". The M7 is not only a competitive stage, but also a window for the youth to showcase their love for gaming to the world. As the M7 Official Gaming Phone, realme 15 Pro empowers every fan to shine on the gaming battlefield while showcasing the determination of young gamers. With the upcoming M7, realme and MOONTON Games remain committed to continuously enhancing the mobile gaming experience for their global audience.
