realme P3

The Realme P3 comes equipped with a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor at the rear, while selfies and video calls are handled by a 16MP front camera. I would have preferred an ultra-wide lens instead of the depth sensor, as it adds more versatility to the camera system, whereas the depth sensor doesn't bring much practical value.In well-lit environments, the primary camera captures sharp, detailed images, though contrast and colours are slightly boosted. This results in social media-ready shots that are visually appealing. You can also capture live photos, which record up to 3-4 seconds of a scene, a neat addition to the camera features. The selfie camera also performs well in daylight, delivering good facial details while similarly enhancing saturation and contrast.In low-light conditions, both cameras struggle, even with Night Mode enabled. The primary camera's images appear slightly fuzzy, with slight noise in darker areas, while the selfie camera produces significantly softer shots. That said, this issue does not isolate the Realme P3 since many phones in this segment face similar challenges.One major drawback, however, is the lack of OIS support on the primary camera. This feels like a missed opportunity, especially when key competitors like the Redmi Note 14 (review), iQOO Z9s (review), and OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite (review) all feature OIS, which significantly improves video stabilisation.

The Realme P3 is powered by the new Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, further expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card. The chipset is quite capable, delivering a smooth experience for everyday use. Whether you're browsing social media, texting, streaming videos, or playing casual games, the phone handles these tasks effortlessly with no noticeable lag or slowdowns.Benchmark results place it among the top performers in its price range, making it one of the better options in this segment. I'll attach some benchmark comparisons so you can see how it stacks up against popular rivals like the Redmi Note 14 and OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite.Gaming performance is also great, with a consistent 60fps in COD: Mobile at medium graphical settings and around 25fps in BGMI. The phone is also optimised to support 90fps in BGMI, though this will only be available after launch through a game update.On the software front, the Realme P3 runs Realme UI 6, based on Android 15, right out of the box. While the UI feels smooth and responsive in daily use, it does come with a fair amount of pre-installed apps, which can make the interface feel cluttered. You may also need to manually disable features like Realme Glance, which shows ads on the lock screen, as well as Hot Apps and Hot Games, which require adjustments through the App Market.While this can be a bit tedious, most of these apps can be uninstalled, allowing you to personalise the experience to your liking. Software support is fairly standard for the price range but still a welcome addition.SmartphonePre-installed apps Software supportRealme P3692 OS upgrades + 3 years securityRedmi Note 14662 OS upgrades + 4 years securityOnePlus Nord CE4 Lite502 OS upgrades + 3 years security

The phone packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging, and you also get a compatible charger in the box. It's great to see more Android phones adopting larger 6,000mAh batteries, as this generally leads to noticeable improvements in battery life.However, in the case of the Realme P3, while the capacity is impressive on paper, its real-world battery performance feels slightly underwhelming. Its benchmark scores are fairly average, and in our two-hour intensive lab test, the battery dropped by 22 percent, a result similar to many phones with a smaller 5,000mAh battery. That said, you can still expect an all-day battery, though it might not be significantly better than the competition as you may expect.SmartphoneBatteryCharging time (charging speed)Realme P36,000mAh61 minutes (45W)Redmi Note 145,110mAh32 minutes (45W)OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite5,500mAh50 minutes (80W)