For the past few months, Realme has been dropping smartphones one after the other, so much so that it has been a task to keep track of them in our test lab. Out of the numerous series that Realme has, it has been pushing its mid-range P-series a lot. A new smartphone has been added to the series now- the Realme P4 Pro. With this, the smartphone brand promises a stylish as well as a capable mid-range option at Rs 24,999. The USP this time is the dual-chip setup: a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, along with a HyperVision AI graphics chip. The idea of an additional chipset is to make your daily usage smoother and visually prettier.
And to find out how all of that translates in real life, we have been rigorously testing the Realme P4 Pro in the Digit Test Lab. After playing, testing, and even comparing it with its closest rivals, here’s what the P4 Pro really feels like to live with.
The first thing that you notice about any smartphone is its looks, and that’s what we’re going to start with. The moment you pick the Realme P4 Pro up, you will notice how light and sleek it is.
Recently, we have seen many mid-range smartphones feature a bulkier build with flat displays, which I am not the biggest fan of. With this one, however, the curved display not only looks premium but also gives you a natural grip in the hand. It weighs 189 grams and is decently lightweight as well.
But yes, before you point it out, curved screens come with a trade-off. They’re more fragile than flat ones, and if you’re clumsy, chances are a drop could be game over. Realme tries to address that with Gorilla Glass 7i and an IP66 + IP65 rating, which is impressive for the segment.
Compared to the iQOO Neo 10R (its direct competitor), which carries a flat screen and slightly bulkier design, the Realme P4 Pro feels more pocketable and travel-friendly. Other than that, you get plastic frames and a plastic back, with a dual camera setup on the rear.
The Realme P4 Pro packs a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, giving it a crisp and ultra-smooth feel right from the first scroll. What elevates the experience further is Realme’s custom HyperVision AI chip, which handles frame interpolation and improves colour tuning. You will notice smoother motion in videos and richer tones in everyday use.
On our tests, the phone impresses too. The Calman ColorChecker test recorded an average delta E of 0.9, putting it in the same accuracy league as competitors like the iQOO Neo 10R. However, with the HyperVision AI chip, Realme’s visuals look richer and more fluid.
It also pulls ahead with its brightness. Its 3090 nits peak output doesn’t just look good on paper; outdoors, it makes the display far more legible than rivals such as the Neo 10R (2000 nits) or Motorola’s Edge 60 Pro (2380 nits). In real-world use, that means you don’t have to squint under harsh sunlight, and colours stay vibrant too, no matter the conditions.
This is where the Realme P4 Pro flexes its unique setup. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is a reliable mid-range processor, but paired with the HyperVision AI chip, the phone promises smoother graphics and higher frame rates during gaming. It comes with 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 ROM storage options.
On AnTuTu, the Realme P4 Pro crossed the 1 million mark, but the iQOO Neo 10R scored over 1.5 million, and Geekbench reflected the same story. Realme performs well, but iQOO’s raw power is hard to deny.
To further test its thermal and stress management capabilities, I ran the CPU throttling test on it for 15 minutes. As you can see from the graph, there were some dips, but overall, the phone managed the stress decently. It dropped down to 78% of its max performance, and it didn’t get too hot either.
In BGMI, the phone delivered a surprisingly smooth experience, with gameplay reaching up to 144 FPS. Now, this isn’t true native 144Hz gaming; the chip uses frame interpolation to push past the 120Hz ceiling. This multiplies frames much like TV motion-smoothing tech. The catch? It fluctuates. While most of the time gameplay feels fluid, dips back to 120Hz are noticeable in intense scenarios. Compared to the iQOO Neo 10R’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which consistently delivers stable 120 FPS, the Realme P4 Pro feels like an experimental edge. It is great for casual gamers, but maybe not for hardcore competitive players who prioritise consistency over peaks.
The Realme P4 Pro is not aiming to dethrone camera-centric phones, but it still manages to deliver results that will please most mid-range users with a 50-megapixel primary lens and an 8-megapixel depth sensor.
The primary camera captures crisp details with a tendency towards boosted colours and contrast. Skies appear bluer, greens pop more, and reds come out extra vivid, making photos instantly Instagram-ready. Low-light performance, however, is less consistent, with softer textures and some noise creeping in.
Portrait mode is a clear highlight. Edge detection is surprisingly accurate, keeping hair strands and shirt outlines intact while blurring backgrounds smoothly. Skin tones lean warmer and softer, which flatters portraits but does not look natural.
A big display and higher frames need a seriously big battery, and this phone is packed with one. The Realme P4 Pro runs on a 7000mAh battery, which will last you two days on moderate use. This is an impressive battery backup, which is not only claimed but tested as well.
On the PCMark battery life test, the phone lasted for over 19 hours, with 20% battery still remaining. With the 80-watt charger available inside the box, you can juice up the Realme P4 Pro from 0-100% in 79 minutes.
The Realme P4 Pro is a phone that blends style with smarts, offering a premium design, a vibrant 1.5K AMOLED display, and the unique HyperVision AI chip that genuinely makes a difference in everyday use.
It also flexes its slim, curved build and a display that’s not only accurate but also one of the brightest in the segment. The dual-chip setup adds flair to gaming, with frame interpolation pushing smoother visuals, though hardcore gamers may not find it stable enough.
Where Realme wins is balance, a massive 7000mAh battery, fast charging, and cameras tuned for punchy, social-ready shots. It’s not a perfect all-rounder, but for users who value design, display quality, and day-to-day performance with some gaming on the side, the P4 Pro is an attractive mid-range option that manages to stand out in a crowded market.
