Oppo has reportedly been cutting jobs at the Realme business in India. According to media reports, this comes weeks after the smartphone brand’s reintegration as a sub-label.
Media reports suggest that the initial phase of layoffs will affect the sales and support teams in India, while other teams are going to be affected in the coming months.
The affected employees will be resigning by April 30, while the company will roll out a revised organisational structure, reported People Matters.
Realme has formally been repositioned under Oppo as of January 7, 2026, returning to its earlier status as a sub-brand within the larger smartphone group. At the time of the announcement, both companies maintained that they would preserve separate brand identities and operate independently, even while exploring opportunities to share backend capabilities. Recent developments, however, indicate that the integration may be progressing further than initially outlined.
According to a Moneycontrol report, citing a source familiar with the matter, Realme India’s sales teams have been briefed on revised reporting structures, with certain overlapping roles being eliminated as part of the restructuring. Oppo has already completed a similar operational consolidation in China.
In India, the transition is reportedly unfolding at a slower pace. Individuals aware of the process indicated that legal and regulatory considerations linked to Oppo’s operations in the country are influencing the speed and scope of integration. While the consolidation is expected to continue, it is likely to be implemented gradually across functions.
What was initially described as a move to pool resources now appears to involve broader streamlining efforts. Sources suggest that the restructuring began with teams supporting sales and service operations, where reporting lines have been realigned and some roles identified as redundant. The changes come as Oppo sharpens its focus on operational efficiency in India, a key overseas market where competition in the smartphone segment remains intense.
