Realme has dropped another bombshell. And this time, the budget phone looks powerful. The Realme 15 Pro is finally launched in India, and if your budget is under ₹20,000, then wait – you must check out this phone.

New phones come into the market every week, but only a few of them impress you. This phone feels like one of them. We have used it for a few days, and its first impression is very solid. Talking about the highlights, the company has paid attention to everything this time – an awesome AMOLED display, future-proof 5G support, a solid camera, and a battery that doesn’t give up easily.

So, let’s dive deep into this review and see if this phone justifies its price and if you should spend your money on it.

Realme 15 Pro India Launch & Pricing:

The Realme launched this phone in India at the perfect time, on July 24 at 7 PM, 2025. Its pricing is set to directly challenge the competition. The price of the base model (6GB RAM / 128GB Storage) is ₹17,999.

You can get this phone on Flipkart and Realme’s official online store. Speaking of launch offers, if you buy the phone early, you can get a flat ₹1,000 instant discount on select bank cards. This brings the effective price of the phone down to just ₹16,999, which is a killer deal.

By offering an AMOLED display with a new Snapdragon processor in this budget, Realme has made it clear that they want to become the king of the budget segment. At this price point, the Realme 15 Pro emerges as a very strong contender.

Realme 15 Pro – Specs And Features

Display – AMOLED Under Budget, Finally:

Now, let’s talk about the most attractive thing about the phone – its display. Getting an AMOLED screen in this price range is still a big deal, and Realme hasn’t cut any corners here.

The phone has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 6500 nits. Its biggest advantage is its colors. Whether you watch videos on YouTube, stream a movie on Netflix, or just scroll through Instagram, the colors look very punchy and vibrant. The blacks are very deep, which doubles the fun of watching videos.

On top of that, the display has a 144Hz refresh rate. In simple words, this means everything on the screen runs as smoothly as water. App switching, scrolling, or just navigating the user interface, everything feels buttery smooth. Once you use 144Hz, it feels difficult to go back to 120Hz. The display is also quite bright, so you can easily see the content in sunlight or outdoors.

Realme 15 Pro – Performance

After the display, the most important thing is performance. Here, Realme has used the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. This is a new and capable 5G processor made for the budget segment.

So, how is its real-world performance? Look, for daily use, this processor is more than enough. WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, banking apps – they all run smoothly. We kept 8-10 apps open in the background, and the phone handled the multitasking easily. App opening speeds are also quite fast.

Now, let’s talk about gaming. If you are a casual gamer who plays BGMI, Call of Duty, or Free Fire for an hour or two a day, this phone won’t disappoint you. You can play BGMI on Smooth + Extreme settings. But yes, if you are a hardcore gamer and want to play only on high-end graphic settings, you might have to compromise a little. But for this price, its gaming performance is very good. The phone comes with options of up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, which is plenty.

Camera – Decent Shots, Great Portraits

Nowadays, the camera is very important for everyone. Realme has done a good job in this department too.

On the back, you get a Triple 50 Megapixel Sony LYT-600 primary sensor all supporting 4k 60 FPS. This is the same sensor that has been seen in some more expensive phones. In daylight, its photos come out with good detail and sharpness. The colors look a little boosted, which is perfect for sharing on social media. Just like the latest launched flagship smartphone, the Vivo X200 FE.

Its portrait mode is amazing. The edge detection is very good and the background blur looks very natural. If you like to take portrait photos of your friends and family, its camera will make you happy. It struggles a bit in low light, like every phone in this segment, but you can get good photos by turning on the Night Mode.

On the front, there is a 16 Megapixel selfie camera. It takes good selfies, keeps the skin tones natural, and captures good details. For making Instagram reels or for video calls, this camera is perfect. It doesn’t have an ultra-wide sensor, which some people might find lacking. Overall, this is a good selfie camera phone.

Realme 15 Pro – Battery & Charging

Battery life is one thing where Realme has always done well, and this phone continues that same trend.

Inside the phone is a big 7000 mAh battery. In our testing, with moderate usage (social media, some gaming, video streaming), the phone easily lasted for one to one-and-a-half days (1.5 days). Even if you are a heavy user, this phone will easily last a full day. Just like the latest launched similar long battery life smartphone, the Honor X9C 5G.

The battery is big, so the charging should also be fast. And here, Realme has given 80 W SUPERVOOC fast charging. To give you an idea of its speed, the phone gets 50% charged in just 18-20 minutes and takes about 45 minutes to go from 0 to 100%. And the best part is, you get the charger inside the box. You don’t need to buy it separately.

Design & Build – Lightweight But Premium Look

How does the phone feel in the hand? Look, the phone’s body is made of plastic, but its finish makes it look like metal from a distance. Because of this, the phone is very lightweight, at only 185 grams with only 7.69 mm thickness. So, it doesn’t feel heavy or uncomfortable in the hand during long use.

We had the Midnight Purple color variant, which looks very stylish. A Sky Blue color is also available. The back panel of the phone is a bit glossy, so it does attract some fingerprints, but you get a cover in the box which solves this problem. Overall, the design is modern and the grip is also good.

Software Experience – Realme UI 5.0 on Android 14

The phone runs on the latest Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0 on top. Realme’s UI has now become quite clean and optimized. There are fewer unnecessary apps (bloatware) than before, and you can uninstall most of them.

The UI has a lot of customization options, like icon styles, wallpapers, and an always-on display. The notification panel is also well-organized. Yes, you might get ads or promotional notifications from some apps sometimes, but you can easily turn them off in the settings. The company has promised 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security updates, which is a good thing.

Realme 15 Pro – Should You Buy It?

After all this talk, the biggest question is – should you buy this phone? Let’s make this simple.

Buy It If…

• Your budget is around ₹18,000 and you want an amazing AMOLED display.
• Long battery life and super-fast charging are most important to you.
• You want a decent all-rounder camera that can take good photos and portraits during the day.
• You want a stylish and lightweight phone.

Skip It If…

• You are a hardcore gamer and you want to play every game on ultra settings.
• You want a premium glass back body.
• Having an ultra-wide camera or OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) is a must for you.

Basically, if you are a student, a working professional, or looking for a reliable phone for your family that can handle all daily tasks, run social media well, and has no battery tension, then this phone is a no-brainer for you.

Conclusion – Is Realme 15 Pro Worth It?

So, what’s the conclusion? For the price of ₹17,999, Realme has presented an amazing package. A beautiful 144Hz AMOLED display, dependable performance, solid 7000 mAh battery with mind-blowing 80 W fast charging, and a capable primary camera. All these things together make the Realme 15 Pro a “Value for Money” phone in this segment.

Yes, it doesn’t have an ultra-wide camera and the body is plastic, but the features you are getting at this price outweigh these small shortcomings. If your budget is tight and you want an all-rounder phone from a reliable brand, you should definitely consider the Realme 15 Pro. This phone has the full potential to become the new budget king.

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