Realme P4X 5G Review: Performance Beast at ₹13,499 | Complete Analysis

TL;DR – Quick Verdict:

The Realme P4X 5G delivers exceptional performance at ₹13,499 with a 144Hz FHD+ display (segment-only), MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra (1 million+ AnTuTu), UFS 3.1 storage (rare at this price), and a massive 7,000mAh battery with 45W charging. Gaming performance is outstanding (90fps BGMI, 120fps Free Fire). However, the camera is average, the polycarbonate build feels budget, and it’s heavy at 209g. Best for: gamers and performance enthusiasts. Skip if: you prioritize camera quality or premium build.

Rating: 4/5 stars
Price: ₹13,499 (launch offer) | ₹15,999 (regular 6GB/128GB)
Verdict: Exceptional performance value, but compromises on camera and build quality.

Realme’s P-series has built a reputation.

These phones deliver value-for-money with a sharp focus on performance. The P4X 5G continues this tradition, packing flagship-level specs into a sub-₹15,000 package that seems almost too good to be true.

144Hz display? Check. 1 million+ AnTuTu score? Check. UFS 3.1 storage? Check. 7,000mAh battery? Check.

But as they say, don’t judge by outer beauty alone—let’s examine the inner beauty. (Yes, that’s a bad joke. Let’s move on.)

After extensive testing both on and off camera, here’s everything you need to know about whether the Realme P4X deserves your hard-earned money.

Unboxing and First Impressions

What’s In the Box

The Realme P4X arrives in a large yellow box with “Most Popular Smartphone Brand” branding. Inside you’ll find:

• Realme P4X 5G smartphone
• 45W SuperBoost charger
• Type-A to Type-C cable
• TPU transparent case (decent quality)
• Quick start guide
• SIM ejector tool

The inclusion of a 45W charger is valuable—many brands skip this to cut costs. The TPU case provides day-one protection without additional expense.

First Look: Samsung Vibes

The moment you see the P4X, one thought hits: this looks like Samsung’s S25 Ultra.

The aerospace-inspired design mimics Samsung’s S-series aesthetic with its boxy styling and flat sides. The camera module arrangement, the overall proportions—Realme clearly drew inspiration from premium Samsung flagships.

Is this a bad thing? Not necessarily. The design is clean, classic, and far more appealing than generic budget phone styling.

Build Quality and Materials

Back Panel: Polycarbonate with matte finishing and glass-like texture. Despite being plastic, it doesn’t feel overly cheap. The matte finish resists fingerprints well.

Dimensions: 8.39mm thickness makes it reasonably slim considering the 7,000mAh battery inside.

Weight: 209 grams. This is heavy—noticeably so during extended use. The large battery is responsible, but it’s a compromise you’ll feel daily.

In-Hand Feel: Typical budget phone experience. It doesn’t feel premium, but it’s not uncomfortably cheap either. The weight and polycarbonate construction give it away immediately as a budget device.

Color Options

Three elegant colors available:

• Matte Silver (tested unit)
• Elegant Pink
• Lake Green

Water Resistance

IP64 certification protects against dust and light water splashes. Not waterproof, but it’ll survive accidental spills and light rain.

Display: 144Hz is The Game-Changer

The Specs That Matter

Panel: 6.72-inch Full HD+ LCD (2400 x 1080)
Refresh Rate: 144Hz (segment-only at this price)
Brightness: 1,000 nits peak
Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 91.4%
Design: Punch-hole cutout

What Makes This Display Special

The 144Hz refresh rate is the P4X’s killer feature. At ₹13,499, no other phone offers this high refresh rate. Most budget phones max out at 90Hz or 120Hz.

Real-World Smoothness: Scrolling through apps, navigating UI, and gaming all feel noticeably smoother. The difference between 120Hz and 144Hz isn’t dramatic, but it’s perceptible to anyone sensitive to motion.

Display Quality Assessment

Brightness: The 1,000-nit peak brightness performs well outdoors. We tested it in direct sunlight and experienced no visibility issues. Indoor brightness is more than sufficient.

Color Quality: Good for this price point. Colors lean slightly saturated (typical for budget phones), creating eye-catching images that may not be perfectly accurate but look vibrant.

Sharpness: Full HD+ resolution at 6.72 inches delivers 387 ppi—sharp enough that individual pixels aren’t visible during normal use.

Viewing Experience: Watching YouTube videos on this display is genuinely enjoyable. The Full HD+ resolution handles HD content well, and the screen size provides immersive viewing.

The Compromises

Bezels: Thicker than flagship phones. The chin bezel is average-to-slightly-thick. Top and side bezels are noticeable but not egregious for the price.

LCD vs OLED: This is an LCD panel, not OLED. Blacks aren’t true blacks, contrast isn’t infinite, and viewing angles degrade beyond 30-35 degrees. But at this price, OLED is unrealistic.

Certifications: Widevine L1 certified for HD streaming on Netflix and Prime Video. HDR10 support for compatible content. Eye Care certification reduces blue light for comfortable extended viewing.

Smart Touch Feature

Wet hand touch works—you can use the phone with damp hands without frustrating unresponsiveness. This seems minor until you need it during cooking or after washing hands.

Display Verdict: Exceptional for ₹13,499. The 144Hz refresh rate alone justifies consideration, and overall quality exceeds price point expectations.

Performance: The 1 Million AnTuTu Monster

This is where the Realme P4X truly shines.

Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra

Process: 4nm fabrication
CPU: Octa-core (high-performance cores + efficiency cores)
GPU: Mali-G615 MC6
AnTuTu Score: 1,000,000+ (highest under ₹15,000)

That AnTuTu score isn’t a typo. Over 1 million points on AnTuTu v11 makes this the highest-scoring phone under ₹15,000.

Why This Score Is So High

UFS 3.1 Storage: This is the secret weapon. While competitors use slower UFS 2.2 or eMMC storage, the P4X includes UFS 3.1—typically found in phones costing ₹30,000+.

Storage Speed Test Results:

• Sequential Read: 1,80,000+ (100,000+ scores are excellent)
• Sequential Write: Similarly impressive
• Read/Write Speed: Far exceeds budget competitors

This faster storage dramatically improves app loading, game launching, and overall system responsiveness.

Additional Benchmark Results

CPU Throttle Test:

• Result: 90% performance retention (green graph)
• Meaning: The chipset stays stable under prolonged load without thermal throttling

Geekbench Scores:

• Single-Core: 1,135
• Multi-Core: 2,952
• Assessment: Solid performance matching more expensive phones

Gaming Performance: The Real Test

Gaming is where the P4X was designed to excel, and it delivers.

BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India):

• Graphics Settings: Smooth + Extreme+ (90fps)
• Reality: Consistent 90fps gameplay with minimal frame drops
• One-two frame drops occurred but didn’t disrupt gameplay

Call of Duty Mobile:

• Maximum Settings: High graphics possible
• Frame Rate: Stable with occasional minor stutters
• Overall: Very playable experience

Free Fire:

• Frame Rate: Up to 120fps support
• Experience: Smooth, responsive, no lag

Graphics Options

The variety available is impressive:

• HD+: Ultra settings available
• Smooth: Extreme+ with 90fps
• Maximum: 90fps gaming supported

For a ₹13,499 phone, offering 90fps gaming capability is genuinely exceptional.

Cooling System

VC FrostCore Cooling System:

• Size: 5,300mm² vapor chamber
• Construction: Steel and copper-graphite coating
• Temperature Drop: Claims 20°C reduction in CPU temperature

Real-World Experience: Extended gaming sessions (30+ minutes) showed minimal heat buildup. The phone gets warm but never uncomfortably hot. The vapor chamber actually works.

RAM and Storage Options

Variants:

• 6GB RAM + 128GB storage (₹15,999 regular)
• 8GB RAM + 128GB storage (₹17,499 regular)
• 8GB RAM + 256GB storage (₹19,499 regular)

RAM Type: LPDDR4X
Storage Type: UFS 3.1 (all variants)
Virtual RAM: Up to 10GB expandable (dynamic RAM expansion)
Storage Expansion: Up to 2TB via microSD card (hybrid SIM slot)

Gaming Features

AI Gaming Coach: Optimizes performance during gameplay
Bypass Charging: Powers phone directly during gaming (preserves battery health)
Game Mode: Dedicated gaming optimizations

Performance Verdict: Outstanding. This is one of the best-performing phones under ₹15,000, period. Gamers will be thrilled.

Battery Life: The 7,000mAh Beast

Capacity That Matters

Battery: 7,000mAh (Titan Battery)
Charging: 45W SuperBoost fast charging
Additional: Reverse wired charging (10W), bypass charging

A 7,000mAh battery in a sub-₹15,000 phone is rare and valuable.

Real-World Battery Performance

Gaming: 9 hours of FPS gaming claimed
Video Playback: 20.6 hours YouTube playback claimed
Standby: Multi-day battery life with moderate use

Based on testing, heavy users will easily get full-day battery life with gaming, streaming, and multitasking. Light users might stretch to two days.

Charging Speed

45W SuperBoost Charging:

• 0-100%: 90 minutes
• Quick Charge: 6 minutes = 1 hour BGMI gameplay
• In Testing: Charging felt reasonably fast for this capacity

A 7,000mAh battery charging to full in 90 minutes is impressive—larger batteries typically take 2+ hours.

Bypass Charging

This feature powers the phone directly during gaming, bypassing the battery. This reduces heat generation and preserves long-term battery health—genuinely useful for serious gamers.

Battery Verdict: Excellent. The combination of massive capacity and 45W charging eliminates battery anxiety.

Camera: The Compromise You’ll Notice

This is where the P4X shows its budget roots most clearly.

Camera Hardware

Rear Setup:

• Primary: 50MP OV50D40 sensor (f/1.8)
• Secondary: 2MP monochrome sensor (f/2.4)

Front Camera:

• Selfie: 8MP (f/2.0)

Video Recording:

• Rear: 4K 30fps with AIS stabilization
• Front: 1080p 30fps

Real-World Camera Performance

Shutter Speed: Fast for a budget phone. No frustrating lag between pressing button and capturing photo.

Color Reproduction: Colors are saturated and boosted. They’re not accurate, but they’re eye-catching. Images look more vibrant than reality—typical budget phone processing.

Daylight Photos:

• Details are present but not exceptional
• Colors lean contrasty
• Slight oversharpening visible
• HDR performance is decent

Portrait Mode:

• Edge detection works when subjects are clearly defined
• Struggles with complex edges (hair, glasses)
• Skin tones are generally balanced but occasionally shift reddish in certain lighting

2X Zoom: Digital zoom, not optical. Edge detection in 2X portraits isn’t sharp—the phone doesn’t handle this well.

Sample Image Quality

Normal mode photos show:

• Decent detail retention
• Contrasty colors (punchy but not natural)
• Oversharpening in some scenarios
• Saturated tones that look good on screens

Selfie Camera

The 8MP front camera delivers:

• Adequate detail for 8MP
• Decent skin tones and colors
• Acceptable selfie quality for social media
• Nothing special, but functional

We tested outdoor selfies and main camera shots extensively. Results were consistent: acceptable for the price, but not impressive.

Camera Features

Modes Available:

• Night Mode
• AI Landscape 2.0 Mode
• Pro Mode
• High Resolution Mode
• Street Mode
• Film Mode
• Slow Motion
• AI Eraser
• AI Motion Deblur
• AI Glare Remover

Video Quality

4K 30fps recording with AIS stabilization works adequately. Footage is usable but not remarkable. The 8MP front camera records 1080p 30fps—sufficient for video calls and basic vlogging.

Camera Verdict: Average at best. For this price point, it’s acceptable—but camera isn’t the P4X’s strength. If photography matters, look elsewhere.

Design and Build: Budget, But Trying

The Aerospace Design Language

Realme calls this “Aerospace Design”—essentially meaning flat sides, angular corners, and premium aspirations executed in budget materials.

Physical Overview

Right Side:

• Power button (also fingerprint scanner)
• Volume rocker

Left Side:

• Completely clean (like my… understanding viewers get it)

Top:

• Noise cancellation microphone
• Speaker grille

Bottom:

• Primary speaker
• USB Type-C port
• No 3.5mm headphone jack

SIM Slot

Hybrid SIM tray:

• Two nano-SIM slots OR
• One nano-SIM + microSD card (up to 2TB)

Speaker System: Pleasant Surprise

Dual Stereo Speakers: This was unexpected. Most ₹13,499 phones include single bottom-firing speakers.

Volume: Up to 400% volume amplification. These get LOUD. Both speakers deliver solid output.

Quality: Decent clarity for phone speakers. Not audiophile-grade, but perfectly fine for media consumption and gaming.

Design Verdict: Polycarbonate build and 209g weight remind you this is budget territory, but the design execution is better than expected.

Software: Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0

Operating System

Version: Android 15
Skin: Realme UI 6.0 (latest)
Updates: 2 years of OS updates + 3 years of security updates

Having Android 15 out of the box is excellent—many budget phones ship with year-old software.

Bloatware Situation

Yes, some bloatware exists:

• Snapchat (uninstallable)
• PhonePe (useful, uninstallable)
• A few other pre-installed apps

Bloatware is minimal compared to some brands, and most can be uninstalled.

AI Features

Google Integration:

• Gemini AI Assistant
• Circle to Search: Long-press home button to search anything on screen

Realme AI Features:

• AI Motion Blur reduction
• AI Glare Remover
• AI Scanner (document scanning)
• AI Recorder
• AI Landscape 2.0 (photo enhancement)

These AI features add genuine utility for everyday tasks.

Connectivity

Network: Triple wave aggregation 5G, dual 5G support
USB: USB 2.0 (Type-C)
Wi-Fi: Dual-band (Wi-Fi 6)
Bluetooth: 5.2
NFC: Not included
Extras: IR blaster for remote control functionality

Software Verdict: Clean enough, feature-rich, and updated. The 2+3-year update promise provides long-term viability.

Pricing and Value Proposition

Official Pricing

Launch Offers (Until December 10, 2025):

• 6GB + 128GB: ₹13,499 (with card offers)
• 8GB + 128GB: ₹15,499 (with offers)
• 8GB + 256GB: ₹17,499 (with offers)

Regular Pricing:

• 6GB + 128GB: ₹15,999
• 8GB + 128GB: ₹17,499
• 8GB + 256GB: ₹19,499

Availability: December 10, 2025 (12 PM) on Flipkart and Realme.com

Value Analysis

At ₹13,499 launch price, the P4X offers:

• 144Hz display (segment-only)
• 1 million+ AnTuTu score (highest under ₹15K)
• UFS 3.1 storage (rare at this price)
• 7,000mAh battery (exceptional capacity)
• 90fps gaming support (outstanding)
• 45W fast charging
• Dual stereo speakers

What You’re Sacrificing:

• Average camera quality
• Polycarbonate build
• Heavy 209g weight
• No NFC
• No AMOLED display

Competition Analysis

Realme P4X vs Moto G57 Power

Moto G57 Power Advantages:

• Cleaner Android experience
• Slightly better build quality

P4X Advantages:

• Higher refresh rate (144Hz vs 120Hz)
• Better processor performance
• Faster storage (UFS 3.1)
• Better gaming capability

Winner: Realme P4X for performance, Moto for software purists.

Realme P4X vs Vivo T4x

Vivo T4x Advantages:

• Better camera system
• More polished software

P4X Advantages:

• Higher AnTuTu score
• Faster storage
• Better gaming performance
• Larger battery

Winner: Depends on priorities—camera (Vivo) or performance (Realme).

Realme P4X vs Poco M7 Pro

Poco M7 Pro Advantages:

• Better display (likely AMOLED)
• Brand reputation for value

P4X Advantages:

• Better gaming performance
• Larger battery
• Faster storage

Winner: Very close—test both if possible.

Who Should Buy the Realme P4X?

Perfect For:

✅ Mobile gamers wanting 90fps BGMI/120fps Free Fire under ₹15,000
✅ Performance enthusiasts who prioritize speed over camera
✅ Heavy users needing all-day battery without compromise
✅ Multitaskers wanting fast app switching and loading
✅ Budget-conscious buyers wanting flagship-level performance
✅ Students needing reliable gaming + study device
✅ Content consumers watching lots of video

Skip If:

❌ Camera quality matters to you for social media or photography
❌ You want a premium build with a metal frame and a glass back
❌ Weight bothers you (209g is heavy for extended use)
❌ You need NFC for payments or a smart home
❌ OLED display is non-negotiable (this is LCD)
❌ You want a compact phone (6.72 inches is large)

The Final Verdict

The Realme P4X delivers exactly what it promises: power-packed performance at an unbeatable price.

What It Gets Right

Performance: 1 million+ AnTuTu, 90fps gaming, UFS 3.1 storage—this phone flies.

Display: 144Hz at ₹13,499 is unmatched. Smoothness is genuinely noticeable.

Battery: 7,000mAh eliminates anxiety. You’ll forget what daily charging means.

Value: The combination of specs at this price is exceptional.

What It Compromises

Camera: Average at best. Don’t buy this expecting great photography.

Build: Polycarbonate and 209g weight remind you this is budget territory.

Premium Feel: This doesn’t feel like a ₹40,000 phone. It feels like ₹15,000.

The Bottom Line

If you need performance, gaming capability, long battery life, and smooth display at ₹13,499, the Realme P4X delivers exceptional value. It’s one of the best performance-focused phones under ₹15,000.

If you need great cameras, premium build, or compact size, spend more money elsewhere.

MyPitShop Rating: 4/5 stars

Recommended: Yes, for performance enthusiasts and gamers. No, for camera-focused users.