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Rating7.5
The Realme P4 Power is unmatched in battery life but also delivers a bright 1.5K AMOLED display, a stylish and sturdy design, as well as dependable day-to-day performance. While the cameras are just decent and software needs a minor cleanup, it remains a solid pick for those who prioritise battery over anything else. For the price, it's a reliable, long-lasting companion with a few compromises.
Pros
- Massive battery life
- Bright and smooth AMOLED screen
- Solid build quality
- Stable day-to-day performance
Cons
- Average camera performance
- Single speaker is underwhelming
The Realme P4 Power makes its priorities clear the moment you pick it up. Yes, the battery is certainly the highlight here but I was also interested to know if it can handle multitasking smoothly. Is the display actually enjoyable? Are the cameras dependable? Is it all about battery and misses out on everything else? After spending a good couple of weeks with the phone, here's the full story in this Realme P4 Power review.
Unboxing
The Realme P4 Power offers it all right in the box and alongside the phone itself, here's what you get:
- Realme P4 Power smartphone
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- 80W charging adapter
- SIM ejector tool
- Paperwork
Now, before getting into the review itself, here's a quick glance at the Realme P4 Power specs for your reference:
Realme P4 Power Key Details
- 1.5K AMOLED
- HDR10+
- Sony IMX882
Hybrid Stabilization
4K@30fps
- Sony IMX480
- 720p@30fps
- Arm Mali-G615
- 80Watt (wired)
- Charger in the box
- 128GB (UFS 3.1)
- Gorrila Glass 7i (Back)
- Plastic Frame (Side)
- IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
- 3 year(s) of OS Update
Design and Build
- 162.3 x 76.2 x 9.1 mm
- 219 grams
- IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rated
This is the first "Power" phone from the brand and Realme does take a different approach with its "TransView" design. I have with me the Trans Silver colourway and the matte back panel does a great job of keeping fingerprints at bay, while those subtle transparent design accents add quite a bit of character. The camera module is cleanly integrated and doesn't jut out aggressively, helping the phone keep its balance on flat surfaces.
At around 219 grams and just over 9 mm thick, the Realme P4 Power makes its presence known. While I did feel its heft in the hand and in the pocket, it never crossed into uncomfortable territory. The weight is evenly spread and the edges are curved enough to avoid that awkward heaviness.
In other words, no one will be able to tell that this phone packs a monstrous battery inside that could mop the floor with their power bank. Materials used are predictably plastic at this price but the phone never feels cheap in hand. There's no flex, creaking or anything to give it away and to back it all up, there are the reliable IP66, IP68 and IP69 ratings.
Display and Audio Quality
- 6.8-inch 144 Hz 1.5K AMOLED display
- Gorilla Glass 7i
- Single bottom-firing speaker
While the battery is understandably the highlight, the Realme P4 Power sure doesn't compromise on the display quality. It features a large 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display with a sharp 1.5K resolution and up to a 144 Hz refresh rate.
While it doesn't consistently hit 144 Hz across all apps, it runs at high refresh rates often enough to feel noticeably smooth, whether I'm scrolling through social media or switching between apps.
The brightness levels are excellent too and from checking maps under harsh sunlight or replying to texts outdoors, it was clear as day. Indoors, the AMOLED panel offers deep blacks and vibrant colours, making my Stranger Things binge-watch on Netflix punchy and immersive.
There's also Gorilla Glass 7i protection on top and I used it without any screen protectors, as well as dropped it once on concrete. However, I didn't notice any scratches or dents on the phone's screen or body, which is impressive enough.
Audio is more functional than exciting. The single bottom-firing speaker gets quite loud with that 400% boost, for calls and watching something on YouTube. But it lacks stereo depth and can be muffed easily in landscape mode.
Performance Tested
- Dimensity 7400-Ultra chipset
- Up to 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage
- GT Mode
For performance, the Realme P4 Power focuses more on efficiency than outright flagship-grade power. That's exactly what the "Ultra" variant of the Dimensity 7400 chipset does for this phone, paired with up to 12 GB RAM.
Day-to-day performance is smooth, with quick app launches and fluid system navigation. However, there are moments when you can tell that the performance is lacking, especially when those background apps start piling up.
There was a moment when I was using split screen to get some work done on Notion, with Spotify playing music in the background and the phone froze. I had some 25 or so apps running in the background at this point.
In benchmarks, the phone shows typical mid-range numbers and if you ask me, closely aligned to what you'd expect in the segment, especially considering how the ongoing RAM crisis has increased smartphone prices. Here's a quick rundown of those numbers:
Gaming performance is respectable, though you'll need to temper expectations. Titles like BGMI and CoD Mobile run comfortably on smooth/medium settings with stable 60 FPS.
Meanwhile, heavier games like Genshin Impact are playable on low to medium settings, but do suffer from those frame dips during demanding sequences. However, the dedicated GT Mode does help, albeit slightly.
The good news is that thermals are very well managed and while the phone does warm up under load, it doesn't become uncomfortably hot at any point.
Software and Updates
- Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16
- 3 + 4 years of software updates promise
The Realme P4 Power runs on Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0 right out of the box and the UI, as you'd expect, is feature-rich. Animations also feel fluid and the high refresh-rate display helps make things more seamless. Core functions like multitasking, floating windows, split screen and gesture navigation work reliably.
That said, software experience isn't the cleanest in the segment. There are a handful of pre-installed apps like Snapchat, and PhonePe. I also encountered those occasional promotional notifications and had to tweak the settings. It's not overwhelming, but it does require a bit of setup to get things feeling streamlined and non-intrusive.
I also encountered a couple of strange bugs in the UI where the camera app wouldn't open on a single tap at times and some apps like Spotify would crash out of nowhere. Although nothing major, it's still important to put it out there.
In terms of updates, Realme promises 3 years of major OS updates and 4 years of security patches, which is good long-term support.
Camera Reviewed
- 50 MP Sony IMX 882, 8 MP ultrawide
- 16 MP selfie shooter
The Realme P4 Power offers a camera setup that's perfectly serviceable but nothing more. If you go in expecting solid daylight shots for social media and casual use, you'll be satisfied. But if you're expecting standout photography in this segment, this isn't that phone.
In good lighting, the primary camera captures decent detail with vibrant, slightly boosted colours. Dynamic range is acceptable and HDR does a reasonable job balancing highlights and shadows. Photos taken with the primary in its 1x and 2x modes look good on a phone screen and are perfectly fine for Instagram. But when you zoom in, you'll notice a lack of fine texture and details.
Ultra-wide is its biggest weakness and while it's usable during the day, it's absolutely unusable at night. Low-light photography is where the limitations become clearer. Night mode helps brighten scenes but results often look softer, with visible grain and occasional overprocessing. It's usable but just not impressive.
Portrait shots are decent with fairly accurate edge detection in simple scenes but complex backgrounds can trip it up a bit. Selfies are similarly fine for video calls and social media posts, delivering good exposure in daylight but average results indoors.
As for video recording, the Realme P4 Power can capture footages of up to 4K @ 30 FPS from the rear camera and 1080p @ 30 FPS through the front.
Battery Life and Charging
- 10,001mAh battery
- 80W Ultra Charge support
The Realme P4 Power does earn its "Power" badge with that massive 10,001mAh unit and well, the endurance is exactly as dramatic as it sounds. You can read all about it in my dedicated Realme P4 Power real-world battery test.
However, do give you a quick summary, this is an easy two-day phone. With social media, calls, streaming, navigation and even some gaming in the mix, it comfortably lasts beyond a day and a half with charge to spare. In total, I got around 9 hours and 25 minutes of screen-on time with a screen-off time of approximately 1 day and 10 hours.
Lighter users can stretch it even further. Standby drain is minimal too, making it ideal for travel or long workdays. Charging such a large battery naturally takes time, but the bundled 80W charger gets it done and took me about 1.5 hours to go from 10 to 100%.
Simply put, battery life is the P4 Power's biggest strength and it's built to outlast almost everything in its segment.
Realme P4 Power Review Verdict: Should You Buy It?
The Realme P4 Power is easily the longest-lasting phone in the segment, while also delivering a dependable performance, bright display and solid build quality. If you want a phone that simply lasts long and handles daily tasks without any hassles, this one makes a strong case for itself.
However, if you're okay with a smaller battery in exchange for better performance and a slightly more polished software experience, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 is a smarter pick. Meanwhile, for better cameras, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro stands out.
That said, for Rs 25,999, the Realme P4 Power seems like a solid battery beast and if you want just that, it's the way to go. But if you're willing to compromise on battery, there are better phones out there.
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