Introduction
Realme has taken a different approach to the next number series – the Realme 15. The Pro+ model is gone and the top-tier mantle has fallen to the Realme 15 Pro. And if you want the more streamlined version, that will be the Realme 15 now. Today we will explore the “AI Party Killer” – the Realme 15 Pro.
You bet the next Realme is all about AI, but let’s get the essentials out of the way first. Realme 15 Pro has a curved thin design based on glass and/or eco leather panels, IP68/IP69 ingress protection and compliance to several MIL-STD-810 standards.
The phone packs a 6.8-inch OLED screen with 1280p resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color depth, and HDR10+ support. Realme has opted for the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip and this is the first time we are going to test its performance.
Realme has always been keen on offering superb camera quality on a budget and the 15 Pro is no different. There are three 50MP cameras here – a primary one with stabilization and 2x in-sensor zoom, an ultrawide-angle one, and a selfie cam with 23mm wide-angle lens. All cameras support 4K60 video recording.
The Realme 15 Pro is powered by a beefy 7,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast wired charging. The phone boots Android 15 with Realme 6.0 and is eligible for three major OS updates.
Realme is heavily advertising the AI image editing skills, which are not limited to a couple of buttons. You can say or type what you like to see and the phone will do it in a few seconds. Neat, right? There is also an AI powered Party Mode for the camera, which should turn your party photos into something awesome. Gemini by Google is also on board with all its perks.
Realme 15 Pro specs at a glance:
- Body: 162.3×76.2×7.7mm, 187g; Gorilla Glass 7i front, aluminum frame, fiberglass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back; IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant*, * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions.
- Display: 6.80″ OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 4608Hz PWM, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak), 1280x2800px resolution, 19.69:9 aspect ratio, 453ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-520); Adreno 722.
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 3.1.
- OS/Software: Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56″, PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 116˚, 1/2.88″, 0.61µm.
- Front camera: 50 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/2.88″, 0.61µm.
- Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
- Battery: 7000mAh; 80W wired, 50% in 25 min.
- Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.4; NFC.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers.
Everything looks solid on the Realme 15 Pro, but we can see one glaring omission that’s been retired since the 14 Pro+ – the dedicated telephoto camera with optical zoom.
Unboxing the Realme 15 Pro
The signature yellow Realme box contains the phone, an 80W power adapter and a USB-A-C cable.
The bundle also contains a transparent silicone case.
The Realme 15 Pro has a pre-applied protective folio on its screen, too.