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This Chinese Android Phone Brand Has Launched A Harry Potter Collab

This collectible phone marks the smartphone manufacturer's second collaboration with Warner Bros.

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Harry Potter fanatics and novelty collectors rejoice; there is now a phone that matches your passion for all things wizardry — and you can get your hands on it before HBO Max's anticipated television reboot hits streaming. Created by Chinese phone manufacturer realme, the realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition is a collectible smartphone that brings adequate computing power to back up its unique look. Add an assortment of collectible Harry Potter accoutrements and you have a novelty item that might be worth a purchase.

For Western audiences, realme has begun to make a name for itself as the purveyor of unique collectible phones. Last year, the firm released a limited edition Game of Thronesversion of its Realm 15 Pro. The release gained rave reviews for its thematic visual elements, creative packaging and Targaryen-inspired...

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