Published 18:44 IST, February 14th 2020

MWC 2020 cancellation prompts Realme to hold online global event; Oppo postpones launch

MWC 2020 cancellation by the GSMA has prompted Realme to hold its own global event online while Oppo reschedules the launch date. Get all the details.

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Many big mobile companies including Oppo and Realme have decided to alter ir MWC 2020 plans since trade show has been cancelled by GSMA. Both Oppo and Realme were Barcelona-bound and were reportedly set to launch ir next big smartphones. Oppo was supposed to launch its flagship device Oppo Find X2 which was scheduled to take place on February 22, whereas Realme was set to anunce Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphone along with a TV. Realme was scheduled to hold ir global launch event on February 24.

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Oppo reschedules launch for Oppo Find X2

Following cancellation of MWC 2020, Oppo has w pushed launch date for Find X2 to next month in March. In a statement to Android Authority, Oppo stated that it respects and understands GSMA’s decision to cancel MWC 2020 event in Barcelona, and added that after serious consideration, y have also decided to reschedule global launch event for Oppo Find X2 which was originally scheduled to be held on February 22. Oppo furr revealed that event will be rescheduled for March and that furr information will be shared soon.

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Realme to stick with launch date and host online launch event

Realme, which was scheduled to hold its first global launch event at MWC 2020 just two days after Oppo, has t postponed its plans. Instead, Realme will w host an online launch event and plans to beam it globally from Madrid without moving originally scheduled date. Realme released a statement stating company has decided to cancel participation at MWC Barcelona 2020 keeping in light with impact of coronavirus and cancellation of MWC 2020. statement furr added that ir first 5G flagship smartphone Realme X50 Pro 5G which was originally planned to make its debut at MWC 2020, is w going to be launched online globally in Madrid on February 24.

Several or big companies were also planning to launch ir upcoming products at show, which was set to take place between February 24 and February 27. se included Huawei (releasing Mate XS), Xiaomi (Mi 10), TCL (TCL 10 series), and Motorola (new Edge flagship), amongst ors.

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18:44 IST, February 14th 2020