realme P4 5G Review: A True Mid-Range Game Changer?

August 17, 2025, 10:46 AM
by Farhana Afrose Rini

UNB News
Publish- August 17, 2025, 10:46 AM
Farhana Afrose Rini
Update- August 20, 2025, 04:04 PM

realme P4 5G

realme has carved its space in the mid-range smartphone market with the P series, blending performance and affordability. The latest addition, P4, expected to be launched on 20 August 2025, continues this legacy with fresh upgrades. Let's delve into the main features, drawbacks and pricing of the realme P4 5G in Bangladesh.

Key Features of realme P4 5G

Design and Build Quality

The realme P4 5G takes a big leap forward in terms of design, offering a sleeker profile and a more polished finish than the realme P3. At 185 grams, it feels noticeably lighter in hand compared to the P3’s 194 g, making it more comfortable for long usage.

The frame feels sturdy, with a refined matte texture that prevents smudges, while its IP68/IP69 rating ensures durability against dust and water exposure. This is an upgrade over the Samsung Galaxy A17, which only offers IP54 protection, making the P4 more reliable for users who live in environments prone to dust or heavy rain.

On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G56 matches the P4 with its rugged IP68/IP69 resistance, even going a step further with MIL-STD-810H compliance for drop resistance. While Moto’s build favours ruggedness, the realme P4 strikes the right balance between style and toughness, leaning more towards premium aesthetics without sacrificing durability.

Display Quality

The 6.77-inch HyperGlow AMOLED panel with HDR10+ support is where the realme P4 truly shines. With a maximum of 144Hz refresh rate, 1080 by 2392 resolutions, and 4500 nits peak brightness, it easily outclasses the realme P3’s 120Hz AMOLED panel capped at 2000 nits. The jump in refresh rate makes animations smoother, gaming more fluid, and everyday scrolling an absolute delight.

Compared to the Samsung Galaxy A17, which only offers a 90 Hz Super AMOLED display, the P4’s screen feels far more responsive, particularly for gaming and high-frame-rate video playback. Meanwhile, the Moto G56 packs a 120Hz IPS LCD panel, which, although solid, lacks the deep blacks and vibrant colour reproduction of the P4’s AMOLED display. Overall, the realme P4 clearly outshines its competitors in the display department, positioning itself as a strong mid-range entertainment device.

Camera Performance

realme has packed the P4 with a dual (50 MP + 8 MP) rear setup. Its 50 MP AI primary rear sensor features a 5P lens, f/1.8 aperture, 27 mm focal length, and a 76-degree field of view. The other rear sensor is an 8 MP wide-angle camera that offers a 5P lens, f/2.2 aperture, 16 mm focal length, and a 112-degree field of view. The primary rear sensor can shoot at most 4K footage at 30 fps.

P4 5G also bears a standard 16 MP AI selfie shooter. It is a 4P lens with an f/2.4 aperture and an 85-degree field of view. It can capture a maximum of 1080-pixel video footage at 30 fps.

Daylight shots pop with colour accuracy, while low-light photography benefits from better noise reduction and optical image stabilisation (OIS)—a feature missing on the P3. The Samsung Galaxy A17 offers a triple-lens system with an ultrawide sensor, which gives it more versatility in framing, but its 13 MP selfie camera pales in comparison to the P4’s 16 MP front shooter.

Meanwhile, the Moto G56 also boasts a solid dual setup, with a 50 MP main sensor and an ultrawide lens, plus a 32 MP selfie camera.

However, realme P4 competes with good video stabilisation and selfie performance, making it particularly appealing for vloggers and social media creators.

Processor Performance

At its core, the realme P4 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, paired with an Adreno 810 GPU. Compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 powering the P3, the Dimensity chip feels more optimised for multitasking, app switching, and power efficiency. Apps launch quicker, and even heavy workloads like video editing or running multiple apps in the background are handled effortlessly.

Against the Samsung Galaxy A17’s Exynos 1330, the P4 feels significantly faster, with less stutter during prolonged usage. The Moto G56’s Dimensity 7060 offers strong competition, but the 7400 Ultra delivers slightly higher clock speeds and better GPU stability, giving the P4 the upper hand in raw performance. Simply put, the realme P4 5G offers flagship-level smoothness at a mid-range price point, easily outperforming both its predecessor and some of its closest rivals.

Gaming Performance

Gaming is where the realme P4 truly earns its place as a mid-range powerhouse. Titles like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty, and Genshin Impact run effortlessly on high settings, maintaining stable frame rates without excessive heating. The 144Hz refresh rate display enhances gameplay fluidity, while the upgraded cooling system prevents throttling during extended sessions—a problem the realme P3 occasionally faced under load.

Compared to the Samsung Galaxy A17, which maxes out at 90 Hz and struggles with demanding titles at higher settings, the P4 is leagues ahead. The Moto G56 also delivers a strong performance thanks to its Dimensity 7060 and 120Hz display, but it does not match the same buttery-smooth experience as the P4’s 144Hz AMOLED. If you are a mobile gamer, the realme P4 5G offers one of the best gaming experiences under 40,000 Taka.

Battery Life

One of the biggest upgrades in the realme P4 5G is its massive 7000 mAh battery, a huge step up from the 6000 mAh unit in the P3. With this battery size, the P4 can easily last two full days on moderate use, even with the high refresh rate enabled. realme pairs it with 80W fast charging, capable of reaching 50% in just 25 minutes—an improvement over the P3’s 45W charging.

Compared to competitors, the Samsung Galaxy A17’s 5000 mAh battery with 25 W charging feels underwhelming, while the Moto G56’s 5200 mAh unit with 30 W charging is solid but still falls short of the P4’s incredible endurance and charging speed. For heavy users who stream, game, and multitask, the P4 sets a new benchmark in battery reliability.

Software and User Interface

The realme P4 5G ships with Android 15 layered with realme UI 6.0, offering a clean, fluid, and customisable experience. Compared to the P3, which also launched with Android 15, the P4 feels slightly more optimised thanks to performance tweaks tailored for the new chipset. While Samsung’s One UI 7 on the Galaxy A17 offers longer update support, Realme’s UI feels lighter and less bloated, appealing to users who prefer speed over excessive features.

The Moto G56’s near-stock Android 15 experience is great for purists, but Realme’s additional features like Smart Sidebar, enhanced privacy tools, and UI customisation provide a nice balance of simplicity and functionality. Overall, the P4 offers a polished software experience that bridges the gap between stock Android and heavily customised skins.

Storage Options

realme provides the P4 with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and storage variants of 128GB and 256GB, expandable via microSDXC using the hybrid SIM slot. It is equipped with UFS 3.1 mechanism.

This mirrors the storage flexibility of the realme P3 but with faster optimisation under the new chipset. Against the Samsung Galaxy A17, which maxes out at 256 GB, and the Moto G56, which goes up to 512 GB with 12 GB RAM, the P4 sits comfortably in the middle ground.

For most users, the 128GB/8GB variant will be more than enough, especially with the expansion slot. While it does not push boundaries like Motorola, it offers a practical balance between price and performance, keeping it attractive for the majority of mid-range buyers.

Pros and Cons of realme P4 5G

Pros

- Premium AMOLED display with HDR10+ and 144Hz refresh rate
- Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra for smooth performance
- Records video in 4K@30 with OIS support
- Large 7000 mAh battery with 80 W fast charging
- IP68/IP69 certification for dust and water resistance
- Expandable storage via microSD card slot
- In-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock
- Stereo speakers with loud and clear sound
- 5G connectivity with wideband support
- Sleek and lightweight design compared.

Cons

- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- No FM radio support
- Infrared port missing
- Slightly heavier than some competitors due to the big battery

Price of realme P4 5G

realme P4 5G costs Rs. 18499 in India, which converts to around 25,832 TK. However, after the official release, the device is expected to be priced at BDT 30,000 to 35,000 in Bangladesh.

Verdict

The realme P4 5G is perfect for gamers, content creators, and heavy users who want powerful performance, a vibrant display, and long battery life. However, if you need a 3.5mm jack, FM radio, or a versatile triple-camera setup, this phone may not be for you.