Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) fans have something new to look forward to at next year’s World Championship. Chinese smartphone brand realme has been named the official phone partner for the M7 World Championship, with its new flagship, the realme 15 Pro, taking centre stage as the tournament’s official gaming phone.
The announcement was made during a press conference at Azalia Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia, with MOONTON Games confirming that the deal is part of a wider push to strengthen the global mobile esports ecosystem.
A Gaming Phone Built for Esports
The realme 15 Pro comes with some serious hardware designed to impress both casual players and professional competitors. It runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and includes GT Boost, a feature that automatically optimises performance during long sessions. The device also packs an AI-powered Gaming Coach that analyses gameplay in real time, offering tactical suggestions and tips to help players sharpen their skills.
Battery life has been given just as much attention, with the phone boasting a huge 7000 mAh battery paired with 80W Ultra Charge technology. That means longer play sessions with less downtime, something crucial for competitive players.
“Partnering with realme is a strategic step as we aim to make the M7 the largest M Series yet,” said Martinus H Manurung, Head of ID Business Development at MOONTON Games. “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, the partnership allows us to showcase Indonesia as a leading esports hub.”
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This isn’t realme’s first foray into esports. Earlier this year, realme Bangladesh hosted the Return of King 2025 PUBG Mobile tournament, showing the brand’s commitment to competitive gaming across multiple titles.
M7 World Championship Kicks Off January 2026
Alongside the partnership announcement, MOONTON also revealed the official schedule for the M7 World Championship. The event begins with the Wild Card stage from January 3 to 6, 2026, followed by the Swiss stage running from January 10 to 17.
The knockout rounds will take place from January 18 to 24, with the Grand Final set for January 25 in Jakarta. A total of 22 teams will compete, with eight regions, including Vietnam, China and Mongolia, battling it out in the Wild Card stage for a shot at the main event.
With MLBB already cemented as one of the most-watched mobile esports titles, the M6 World Championship drew over 4.1 million peak concurrent viewers, the stage is set for M7 to break even more records.
For fans, the addition of the realme 15 Pro as the official device promises smoother gameplay and an elevated tournament experience, while further underlining Indonesia’s growing reputation as the heart of MLBB esports.