Realme 15 Pro

At Rs. 159,999 for the 12GB + 512GB version sold in Pakistan, the Realme 15 Pro is a strong choice for battery life, display quality and video, but a weak one for anyone paying mainly for processor power.

What you get for the money

• A 7000 mAh battery with 80W charging and a charger in the box
• A 6.8 inches curved OLED panel with 144Hz support and very high peak brightness
• 4K 60fps recording on all three cameras, plus AI Edit Genie for voice or text photo editing
• IP68 and IP69 dust and water protection, stereo speakers, NFC and an IR blaster

What holds it back

• The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 has appeared in cheaper phones, and hands-on benchmark runs put it level with them rather than ahead
• No telephoto lens, which stands out at this price
• Many Pakistani buyers in the comments called the launch price too high

Verdict: worth it for heavy users, travellers and video creators who value endurance and filming flexibility. Buyers who zoom often should look at the Oppo Reno 16F, which costs less and has a telephoto camera, while gamers chasing top benchmark numbers will feel the chip is ordinary for this price.

Official specs: a 6.8 inches OLED panel at 1280 x 2800 resolution, with 144Hz refresh, HDR10+, 4608Hz PWM dimming, 1800 nits in high-brightness mode and up to 6500 nits peak, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i.

Hands-on observations

• Early tests describe it as one of the strongest screens in its price class, with HDR playback working in YouTube and Widevine L1 support for streaming apps.
• The high-frequency PWM dimming is meant to be easier on the eyes in low light.
• One lab test found that most apps run below the 144Hz peak, with the top rate reserved for a few system screens, so scrolling feels smooth but the headline figure is partly on paper.

The curve: Realme calls it a quad-curved design, and accounts differ. One hands-on test noticed a slight bend on all four edges, while another said the top and bottom stay flat and only the sides curve gently. Both agree the curve is mild enough to keep swipe gestures comfortable.

Limitations: Gorilla Glass 7i is an entry-level grade with weaker scratch resistance, so a screen protector is sensible. One independent hands-on also reported touch problems near the curved edges on an early unit.

The Realme 15 Pro uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with up to 12GB RAM, a capable upper mid-range chip rather than a flagship one.

Everyday use: app loading and multitasking feel smooth, and independent testing describes performance as adequate with no sluggishness.

Gaming

• PUBG runs at 90fps on the Smooth setting, and higher graphics presets unlock the Extreme and Ultra frame-rate options.
• Realme's GT mode, previously limited to its GT series, is included, along with bypass charging and frame-rate stability options.
• One hands-on test called gaming the best in its class at this price.

Heat: this is a real strength. A full benchmark run produced no noticeable warmth, and two to three days of use, including outdoor filming in warm weather, did not make the phone hot. A large vapour chamber handles cooling.

Limitations: benchmark results land around the same level as other Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 phones, close to a million in one run. Several buyers and one hands-on tester felt a stronger processor was expected at this price, so heavy gamers who want maximum headroom may find better value elsewhere.

Official setup: a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide and a 50 MP selfie camera. One early test identified the main sensor as a Sony unit. There is no telephoto lens; a 2x option crops from the main sensor.

Daylight: photos carry plenty of detail, but one hands-on test rated daytime results only on par with rivals, and sometimes slightly behind. Colour processing leans vibrant and exposure on the bright side, though a crisp colour profile can be selected. Skin texture, shadow balance and HDR were praised.

Low light: the stand-out area. Shots taken with almost no light, not even street lights, came out clear. A dual-tone flash and a warm or cool fill light help with indoor product and face shots.

Quirks: right after capture the image can look blurry until processing finishes. The selfie portrait mode often cuts poorly around glasses, even indoors.

Video

• 4K 60fps is available on the main, ultrawide and front cameras, with OIS on the main lens.
• On the front camera, beauty or stabilisation modes drop recording to 1080p 30fps.
• Portrait video with background blur works from front and back at 1080p 30fps, and the built-in microphones picked up voice well at a distance.

Two hands-on tests and GSMArena's full review all listed the missing telephoto lens as the main camera gap.

Official specs: a 7000 mAh battery with 80W wired charging, which Realme rates at 50% in 25 min. Units sold outside India and China, including Pakistan, use a silicon-carbon cell, which is why the phone does not feel heavy for its capacity. An 80W charger and cable come in the box.

Real-world endurance

• One hands-on test reported a screen-on time of 9 to 10 hours, enough for about two days per charge.
• Another early test noted roughly 10 to 12 hours of battery timing.
• An independent lab test ranked its endurance among the best it has measured.

Charging time varies between tests: one measured a full charge in about 70 minutes, another said it finishes in under an hour and a quarter, and a lab test managed it in under an hour. Expect roughly an hour either way.

Limitations: there is no wireless charging. The Pulse Light on the back can be left always on for looks, and the large battery absorbs that drain, but it still costs some runtime.

The Realme 15 Pro ships with Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15.

Update policy: Realme has extended support for the 15 series to three major Android upgrades and four years of security patches, up from the shorter promise at launch. That should carry it to Android 18. This is a confirmed brand commitment, though Pakistani rollout timing can lag other markets.

Useful features

• AI Edit Genie edits photos from a spoken or typed request, such as changing a background to winter or recolouring a shirt, with no manual selection needed. It is aimed at people with no editing skills, and results look decent, though clearly edited.
• A separate AI editor offers eraser, unblur, reflection removal and image extension.
• Google Circle to Search and Gemini are built in.
• Realme Lab adds heart-rate measurement and a speaker cleaner.
• Multitasking tools include split view and floating windows.

Bloatware: preinstalled games and apps arrive on new units and need uninstalling. An independent hands-on of the Indian unit also found duplicate apps, such as two browsers and two app stores.