realme

Realme has built a reputation for providing smartphones loaded with features at affordable prices, positioning itself as a significant contender in the budget and mid-range smartphone sector. Initially starting as a sub-brand of Oppo, it became independent in 2018 and rapidly rose to prominence, particularly in Asian markets.

Strengths

• Outstanding Value for Your Money.  

Realme is recognized for delivering premium features such as expansive batteries, high-refresh-rate screens, and swift charging at competitive budget and mid-range prices.  

• Leadership in Fast Charging.  

Realme continuously advances fast charging technology, with various models supporting 67W, 100W, or even 150W SUPERVOOC charging, even in devices that fall below premium pricing.  

• Quick Software Enhancements.  

With its Realme UI, which is based on Android, the brand has made significant progress in personalizing user experiences, minimizing bloatware over time, and providing frequent feature updates, particularly in mid- and high-end devices.

Weakness

• Bundled Bloatware  

Realme UI typically includes a variety of pre-loaded applications and games—many of which can be challenging to remove. This can hinder the user experience and consume storage space unnecessarily.

• Photography Capability  

Realme devices usually boast high megapixel numbers, but the actual quality of photos and videos—particularly in low-light conditions—might not compare favorably to competitors such as the Google Pixel or iPhones due to insufficient software optimization.

Latest Model

Realme 14 Pro 5G.

Price: Realme 14 Pro 5G is priced at ₱21,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.

Specs: 

• Battery life: The Realme 14 Pro 5G is equipped with a 6000mAh battery (typical) that supports 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging. It can charge up to 50% in approximately 36 minutes. The device also features a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer
• Colors: The device is available in three colors: Pearl White, Jaipur Pink, and Suede Grey.
• Display: It features a 6.77-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density). The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and offers a peak brightness of 4500 nits. The display covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and provides a 93.7% screen-to-body ratio.
• Performance: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset (4nm), the device includes an octa-core CPU (4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz and 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz) and a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It runs on Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0.
• Cameras: The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor (Sony IMX882) with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a 2MP monochrome sensor. The front camera is a 16MP sensor. The device supports 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p video recording at 30/60/120fps. It also offers features like EIS/OIS video stabilization, slow-motion video, and dual-view video.
• Build & Design: The Realme 14 Pro 5G has dimensions of 162.8 x 74.9 x 7.6 mm and weighs 179g. It features a glass front and a polycarbonate back. The device is IP68/IP69 rated for dust and water resistance and complies with MIL-STD-810H for shock resistance. 
• Security: It offers under-display fingerprint recognition and face unlock for biometric security.
• Connectivity: The device supports 5G connectivity (SA/NSA), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. It also includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio experience.