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Realme hasn’t been in the UK market for long, but it’s moved aggressively in that time. The Realme 6 series only launched in spring 2020, but the company is back already with its successor: the Realme 7. The Realme 6 quickly became our favourite budget phone, but since then it’s been usurped by Xiaomi’s Poco X3, which packs in almost absurd specs for just £199. Starting from £179, the Realme 7 undercuts the Poco X3, and while it can’t quite compete on pure performance or camera chops, with a more attractive design and simpler software the Realme will appeal more to some. And if you need a bit more power, there’s always the Realme 7 Pro, launched alongside it. Design and build Considering the price, the Realme 7 is an unexpectedly attractive bit of kit. It has a 6.5in display, which is big but not uncomfortably so – I can still use it one-handed, though smaller hands may struggle. Gorilla Glass 3 coats the display – far from the latest version, but still protective enough – whi...