The most shout-out feature for the iPhones this year is the new fancy “Camera Control button”. But it turns out, Apple isn’t the only brand working on it.
Major Chinese Android manufacturers are said to be working on similar buttons. Oppo’s upcoming Find X8 series flagships are rumored to include one, and Realme seemingly confirmed they are developing it too. In a recent Weibo video, Realme’s VP and CMO, Chase Xu, teased this feature for an upcoming Realme phone.
As you might have guessed, it’s a pressure-sensitive area on the phone’s frame, simulating a physical button with the help of a haptic motor. Its function aligns with Apple’s version — offering quick access to the camera app and built-in controls like zoom.
However, in the video, the current iteration lacks the smooth integration we saw on iPhones. The animations and responsiveness seem a bit clunky, but since this could be a pre-production device, the final version might be more polished.
Interestingly, Chase clarifies that this button won’t be on Realme’s upcoming flagship, the Realme GT7 Pro. While he doesn’t explicitly name the model in the video, his comment suggests this feature might appear on more widely available models, like mid-range phones. Realme 14 Pro series maybe?
Realme isn’t exactly copying Apple here. Pressure-sensitive buttons have been around for a while in various forms. However, integrating them with the camera app, especially for zoom functions, adds a new twist.
Whether this becomes a genuinely useful feature remains to be seen. Will it improve the camera experience or just add another bump to the phone’s frame? Time will tell.
The VP didn’t specify the launch date for this phone, but since it’s already being teased, we can expect it to arrive soon. We’ll keep you updated on the matter as more details emerge.
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