Realme P4 Pro Review: The gaming phone to beat in 2025?

The Realme P4 Pro 5G is crashing the ultra-competitive under-₹25,000 club, and it’s got its sights set on users who want serious performance.

At first glance, it looks a lot like the more expensive Realme 15 Pro, packing the same Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip and that chunky 7,000mAh battery.

But here’s Realme’s twist: it’s introducing a new Hyper Vision AI dual-chip setup that claims to ramp up the display and bring smoother 144fps gaming. The real test is whether this extra AI muscle is just marketing noise or if it actually makes a real difference for daily use.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Performance

Let’s get into what actually matters—performance, because the Realme P4 Pro is straight up showing off here. Under the hood, you’ve got the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 running the show, backed by up to 12 gigs of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. That’s some proper flex for the price.

On paper, it’s killing it: the P4 Pro posts a wild AnTuTu score of 1,088,469 and crushes the 3DMark Wild Life stress test with a rock-steady 98.2% stability.

But here’s the thing, you don’t need a scoreboard to tell you this phone is fast. It’s super snappy in day-to-day stuff. Apps launch in a split second, multitasking is smooth as butter, and you can bounce between a dozen apps without it ever getting flustered. It’s just got that easy, confident speed you want from a phone at this price.

But here’s where it gets spicy: Realme’s thrown in this Hyper Vision AI chip. Think of it as a little graphics sidekick, taking care of all the heavy display lifting while the main chip chills. You’ve seen this tech in more expensive phones (hi, iQOO Neo 10), but now it’s here in the under-₹25K zone. The real magic comes in what it does for gaming.

Normally, games like BGMI max out at 90fps but with Realme’s AI Hyper Motion, this thing goes all the way up to 144fps. It uses AI frame generation to fill in the gaps with extra frames, basically giving you extra-smooth action even if the CPU and GPU are already sweating. And it’s not just a one-game wonder, Realme says over 100 games, including Genshin Impact, are on the list.

Most phones drop resolution to chase higher frame rates, but not this one. Realme is claiming it’s the first phone that can do BGMI at 1.5K and 144fps together. And in real use, it totally holds up. For the price, that’s bonkers.

And before you ask, overheating is a non-issue. There’s a massive 7000mm sq. vapour chamber cooling system inside, and it does its job. Even after those marathon sessions on COD Mobile or Genshin Impact, the phone stays cool, no throttling, no lag, just non-stop smooth gameplay. This is the kind of performance Gen Z gamers dream about, and for once, the hype is real.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Design & Utility

The Realme P4 Pro 5G totally feels like it’s out here flexing in the midrange crowd. For real, this thing is just 7.68mm thick and only 189 grams, which is kinda nuts considering there’s a giant 7,000mAh battery crammed inside. A light and slim build, all the while packing a massive, best of a battery is not something you see every day under ₹25K.

Now, Realme’s serving up three finishes, Birch Wood, Midnight Ivy, and Dark Oak Wood, but honestly, the Birch Wood is the move. It actually looks different, gives the phone that cool, standout vibe, and low-key reminds me of the Moto Edge 50 Ultra from last year. Sure, it’s technically plastic, but it pulls off the whole wood texture so well you’d never know. No tacky gloss, no budget phone cringe, just slick, confident style.

On the back, you get this wide camera bar that stretches edge to edge, and trust me, this is about to be the next big trend when the iPhone 17 Pro drops. The only annoying bit though, is that The camera rings still stick out a bit, so the phone does that little wobble dance on your desk.

You’re also covered as far as durability is concerned. You’ve got Gorilla Glass 7i on the front, plus an IP65/66 rating, so it can handle random splashes and dusty pockets. It’s not as hardcore as the Realme P3 Pro (that one had IP69), but for daily chaos, you’re set.

Everything else is classic Realme: power and volume on the right, SIM tray and USB-C at the bottom, and up top, there’s a second speaker, extra mic, and an IR blaster, which, trust me, is way more useful than it sounds when you actually need it.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Display

The P4 Pro is rocking a massive 6.8-inch 1.5K 4D curved AMOLED display, and trust me, Realme wants you to see the difference. The display supports a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, which makes everything look super smooth. However, that full 144Hz speed kicks in only with select apps, like the Calculator, while most of the system runs at a still-impressive 120Hz.

Straight out of the box, the colours are popping thanks to 100% DCI-P3 coverage. You get plenty of customisation: toggle between Vivid, Natural, and Pro, or amp things up with Cinematic and Brilliant modes if you want your content looking extra punchy.

Content streaming is a treat here. The P4 Pro gives you HDR10 support on Netflix and full HDR playback on YouTube, so streaming actually feels next-level. But the sneaky star is that Hyper Vision AI chip, which works its magic upscaling old SDR content to HDR, so even throwback YouTube videos get an instant glow-up.

The difference is actually wild. When I played the new Avatar trailer side by side with the Moto Edge 60 Fusion, the P4 Pro just felt livelier and sharper, almost like Netflix cranked up the quality just for this phone.

And if you’re worried about outdoor visibility, don’t be. The screen peaks at a ridiculous 6,500 nits (with 1,800 nits saved for those blazing summer days). Pair that with crisp stereo speakers, and you’ve basically got a mini home theatre in your hand.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Software

The Realme P4 Pro runs Realme UI 6.0 on top of Android 15, and honestly, it’s a blast to use. Everything feels smooth, from the animations, the transitions, to even just swiping down the control centre. Everything is quick and satisfying. If you’re the type who loves to personalise stuff, there are loads of options to tweak and make the phone feel your own.

Realme is clearly loving the whole AI moment, too. Inside the Gallery app, there’s this AI Edit Genie, where you can just type or say what you want fixed in a photo and it’ll actually sort it out. It’s a small thing, but it works better than you’d expect.

But, as always, there’s a catch: bloatware. Like every other Realme device, you get hit with a wall of duplicate apps: two browsers, two galleries, two app stores, and even two game hubs. One set from Google, one from Realme, all fighting for space on your home screen. It makes what could’ve been a super clean Android 15 vibe feel cluttered.

Still, there’s some good news. The P4 Pro is promised three big Android updates and four years of security patches. Basically, you’re sorted for updates till Android 18, with security support till 2029.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Camera Performance

The Realme P4 Pro keeps it simple in the camera department, giving you two proper cameras on the back and one up front for selfies. The real MVP is the 50MP main camera with Sony’s IMX896 sensor and OIS, which actually feels premium at this price.

There’s also an 8MP ultra-wide lens, but that one is really there just for the sake of it. It’s not exactly a detail monster. Realme also throws in a depth sensor, but let’s be real, that’s mostly to bulk up the spec sheet.

On the front, you get a 50MP selfie camera, which sounds a bit much but honestly comes through in the results. Both the rear main and selfie cameras can shoot video at 4K 60fps, which is honestly wild for this segment and a great perk if you’re into vlogging or making Reels.

When you’re taking photos, you can pick between “Vibrant” and “Crisp” modes. One leans into warmer, punchy colours, and the other focuses on sharper details. Sticking with Crisp during my tests, I noticed the colours were balanced, white balance was consistent, and dynamic range was solid. There are some quirks, though. Bright skies can get blown out, reds sometimes look almost neon, and if you zoom way in, textures can get a bit artificial. For night shots, performance is solid enough: Night mode pulls in more light and mostly keeps noise under control.

You get a 2x zoom toggle in the camera app, but don’t expect miracles, as it’s all digital since there’s no dedicated telephoto lens. That said, the results look decent unless you go pixel-peeping. Portrait mode is actually quite good, and even at 2x zoom, it churns out shots that look polished enough for your Instagram feed.

The 8MP ultra-wide lens is just okay: good for group selfies or capturing landscapes, but sharpness and edge clarity definitely take a hit. The 50MP selfie camera, though, is a total win, serving up detail, natural skin tones, and a surprisingly solid depth effect.

On the video front, the footage looks clean, with no major overexposure issues. Stabilisation is also pretty good, especially at 4K 30fps, though things get a bit shakier at 60fps.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Battery & Charging

The Realme P4 Pro packs a chunky 7,000mAh battery, just like the 15 Pro. But it actually goes the distance, even with that extra AI chip inside. With two chips splitting up the workload, the CPU and GPU don’t get overworked, which surprisingly boosts battery life.

In my own testing, with lots of 4K video recording, high-graphic gaming, and nonstop multitasking, the phone still cruised through a day and a half before begging for a charge.

When it’s time to juice up, 80W SuperVOOC fast charging gets you to 50% in about 35 minutes and a full charge in just over an hour. You even get 10W reverse charging to top up your other gadgets, plus smart features like cap charging and bypass charging to keep your battery healthy in the long run.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Price & Variants

The Realme P4 Pro kicks off at ₹24,999 for the 8GB RAM, 128GB storage base model. If you need more space, the 8GB RAM, 256GB storage version costs ₹26,999.

For those chasing the absolute max, there’s a top-tier option with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage at ₹28,999. No matter which one you pick, you’re getting some serious value for the price.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Verdict

The Realme P4 Pro genuinely feels like it’s punching above its mid-range weight. The dual-chip setup isn’t just for show; it actually boosts gaming and video performance, while that massive 7,000mAh battery easily handles over a day of heavy use, whether you’re streaming or gaming.

The display brings the brightness and sharpness, making everything pop no matter where you are. The cameras won’t blow you away, but they’re totally reliable for Instagram and day-to-day snaps.

Realme UI does throw in a bit of bloatware, but regular updates help smooth out the experience.

For under ₹25,000, you’re getting one of the most performance-focused phones out there, delivering features and power that usually cost a lot more. This one seriously raises the bar for the price.