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realme p4 power is built around the same idea. This is the basic identity of the device. And in a market like India, this matters. The Indian market is demanding. It expects strong performance, exceptional battery life, high-quality displays, and premium design at a competitive price.

After using the Realme P4 Power for almost a month, I can say that it performs well in many important areas. It’s not perfect and it has some compromises, but it’s not pretending to be something it’s not. It has a clear focus and a distinct personality. Here is my experience.

The phone has a large 10,001 mAh silicon carbon battery, which on paper should confidently last for at least a few days. Spoiler alert, it does. You can extend it further depending on the usage.

I’d like to share some real-world examples that shed light on battery performance.

I took the Realme P4 Power on a weekend bike trip. I mounted it on my bike holder and used it for navigation. That morning, I charged it completely to 100%, started my day early, and used Google Maps for navigation continuously for about three and a half hours. Throughout the day, I clicked pictures, took several calls, replied to messages on WhatsApp and watched Instagram Reels, which ranged from mixed to fairly heavy usage.

By the end of the day, the phone still had about 52% battery left. Since I was deliberately testing it, I decided not to charge it overnight. The next morning, when I checked, it was around 47%. This clearly shows how efficient the standby battery performance is.

I continued using the phone the next day without charging it. I clicked more pictures and continued regular usage. By around 7 pm the battery had dropped to 8%. For most users, this is a comfortable phone to last two days, even with moderately heavy usage. If you are a light user, this can easily be extended to three days.

There was one more example worth mentioning. After I finished testing the phone, I switched to another device, removed my SIM card, and left the Realme P4 Power at about 90% battery. When I checked it two days later, it was still at about 80%. This again shows how strong the standby performance is.

That’s really A+ battery life.

Another important aspect of this battery experience is testing. I’ve personally seen Realme testing this battery at its factory and as far as I can tell, the thing seems solid. I’ll embed the video below where you can see how the company tests battery cells to ensure user safety.

During my one month of use, I did not notice any abnormalities. Realme rates the battery for 1,650 charge cycles while retaining around 80% capacity, and it is also offering a battery guarantee. This should translate into long-term reliability.

In daily use, performance remains smooth and reliable. App launches and multitasking feel seamless, and boot times are quick. I didn’t experience any major slowdown in routine tasks.

My review unit is the 12GB + 256GB variant, which definitely helps with customization. Most applications remained in memory, and reloads were minimal.

The phone runs Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 out of the box. The software experience feels mature and sophisticated, comparable in intuitiveness to the Realme GT 8 Pro that I’ve reviewed previously. The animations are fluid, the interface looks polished, and there are no intrusive ads. Some pre-installed applications are present, but they can be uninstalled.

In terms of longevity, Realme is promising three years of major Android updates, which means support up to Android 19 with four years of security patches.

If you care about benchmark numbers, the phone scored 2,955 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test and 1,042 in the single-core CPU test. It achieved a score of 10,17,466 on AnTuTu benchmark.

The design has been developed in collaboration with Pearl Academy, a design-focused institute in India. I have the Transsilver colorway, which I find to be the most stylish after looking at all three options including Transorange and Transblue.

Although the back and frame are made of plastic, the device does not feel cheap. It feels solid and well built. Fun Fact: At about 219 grams, it’s actually lighter than that iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Is it a little thicker than the average smartphone? Yes. However, it does not feel uncomfortable when held in hand. This may seem large to users with small hands, but this is common in modern large-display devices.

The curved back flows into the edges, and the curved front display enhances ergonomics by making the phone appear slimmer. Durability is also a strong point, with IP69, IP68 and IP66 ratings providing additional reassurance.

However, the single bottom-firing speaker may be muffled when covered. Considering the size of the phone, a dual stereo speaker setup would be better. However, the speaker is loud and does not distort at higher volumes, but it is still not a stereo setup.

Another issue is the placement of the in-display fingerprint scanner. It is situated a little bit lower. Given the size of the phone, reaching it may require some awkward arm gymnastics.

In everyday use, the display feels closer to a premium panel than a typical mid-range one. Colors are vibrant without looking unnatural, and viewing angles are excellent, with no noticeable color shifts when viewed from the side.

I also feel strongly that the curved design enhances the overall aesthetic, although it may introduce reflections in certain lighting conditions. That said, I’ll take these tradeoffs for the premium look and feel, but that’s just me. Additionally, because of the curved edges, finding a standard tempered glass protector can be challenging. I would recommend keeping the pre-applied screen protector for as long as possible.

External visibility is also strong. Even in bright sunlight, text and content remain clearly legible.

In daylight, I found the primary camera to produce good results. I think the shadows and highlights look natural, and the level of detail is more than satisfactory for this segment. However, in low light, I noticed a slight shutter lag at times, which can make photos soft if you’re not steady.

Color reproduction is generally accurate, although I do find that blues can appear a little off at times. I also noticed some purple fringing along high-contrast edges in some landscapes.

In my experience, Portrait mode performs reliably with both human and animal subjects. However, I noticed that intricate edges can sometimes appear a little imperfect.

Speaking of the ultra-wide camera, it’s usable in good lighting, and I think it works well outdoors. However, in low-light situations, it produces noticeable noise and loses some detail.

Video performance at 4K 30fps is stable overall. I found that in scenes with dynamic lighting, the phone may change white balance and exposure frequently. However, in consistent lighting conditions, footage looks detailed and is suitable for most everyday purposes.

I also appreciate Ream bringing in the Pro Video mode, which adds useful flexibility. It offers manual controls, including 16:9 and 2.39:1 aspect ratios, focus peaking, a histogram, audio level monitoring, and 24fps recording, in addition to your usual controls like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance.

There are some compromises, like a single speaker and less space for the fingerprint scanner. Still, the overall experience is stable and reliable. I didn’t encounter overheating, and the design feels solid and well-executed.

That said, I’d recommend the 8GB + 256GB variant, which costs a few thousand bucks more than the 128GB base model. ₹25,999. It offers the best overall value.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10