Realme P4 Power Camera Test: Is the 50MP Sony IMX882 Good Enough?
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Choosing between the Realme P4 Power and the Realme P4 Pro comes down to a classic gaming tradeoff: raw endurance versus polished versatility. The Realme P4 Power packs a massive 10,001 mAh battery built for uninterrupted gaming marathons, while the Realme P4 Pro leans into Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, balanced thermals, and an upgraded camera setup.
Michael B. Norris's Take: Having covered the P-series lineup from its inception, the leap from the earlier P1 and P2 iterations to this 4th generation is stark. Where previous generations kept the standard and Pro models closely tethered in battery size and physical ergonomics, Realme has split this release into two distinct archetypes. If you held the older models, the P4 Pro feels like the true evolutionary successor, while the P4 Power is a completely rewritten rulebook aimed squarely at mobile power users.
| Feature | Realme P4 Power | Realme P4 Pro |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.8" 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.8" 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz |
| Battery | 10,001 mAh | ~5,500–6,000 mAh class |
| Charging | 80W Ultra Charge + 27W Reverse | 80W Ultra Charge |
| Primary Camera | 50 MP (IMX882, OIS) + 8 MP Ultra-Wide | 50 MP (IMX896, 1/1.56" sensor) + 8 MP Ultra-Wide |
| Selfie Camera | 16 MP Front | 50 MP Front (4K recording support) |
| Water Resistance | IP65 / Splash-resistant | IP65 / IP66 |
| Primary Focus | Maximum battery life & marathon gaming | Overall camera polish & balanced processing |
Think of picking between these two phones like choosing your character class in a role-playing game (RPG):
Realme P4 Power is the "Heavy Tank": It carries a colossal shield and an almost bottomless health bar. It will absorb heavy screen-on time for days without visiting a wall outlet, but it carries extra physical weight.
Realme P4 Pro is the "Agile Scout": It moves quicker through complex tasks, carries sharper optics for snapshots, and runs lean and light, but its energy meter needs a recharge sooner.
The P4 Power runs on MediaTek’s 4nm Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, paired with Realme’s HyperVision+ co-processor. In sustained daily tasks and multi-hour gaming, it holds steady frame rates with minimal throttling. Meanwhile, the P4 Pro uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. That delivers an AnTuTu benchmark advantage (roughly 1.08 million vs. 1.04 million on the Power), making opening heavy apps and high-framerate rendering feel a split-second snappier.
Michael B. Norris's Take: In my testing across different chipset generations, Snapdragon silicon continues to enjoy better immediate developer optimization for emulator support and title-specific frame pacing. However, MediaTek has closed the gap dramatically. The previous version of this sub-flagship tier often suffered from sudden thermal drops, but the P4 Power's massive internal footprint allows heat to dissipate evenly without violent throttling.
Battery is where the rivalry ends and the P4 Power claims total dominance. With a 10,001 mAh cell, the P4 Power delivers over 21 hours of continuous PCMark stress testing, compared to roughly 17 hours on the P4 Pro. While both support rapid 80W charging, the P4 Power also packs 27W reverse wired charging, turning the phone into a functional power bank capable of juicing up earbuds, smartwatches, or a friend’s dead handset on the fly.
Michael B. Norris's Take: A 10,001 mAh battery on a mainstream mid-ranger sounded like pure spec-sheet marketing until I logged full screen-on cycles. When we evaluated older P-series handsets with standard 5,000 mAh packs, heavy hotspot usage or 5G navigation meant looking for an outlet by 8:00 PM. With the P4 Power, you can walk out the door for a weekend trip without packing a charging brick. Just be prepared for the charging timer: replenishing a 10,001 mAh tank from 20% to full at 80W takes about 80 minutes.
Both phones feature 50 MP main rear sensors, but their internal hardware differs significantly:
Realme P4 Power: Uses a 50 MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) alongside an 8 MP ultra-wide lens. It captures clean daylight photos and steady 4K@30fps video. The front camera uses a modest 16 MP sensor.
Realme P4 Pro: Features an upgraded 1/1.56" Sony IMX896 main sensor that gathers significantly more light in night scenes, supports 4K@60fps capture, and features a sharp 50 MP front camera capable of 4K selfie video.
Michael B. Norris's Take: If your content workflow involves short-form video creation, vlogging, or frequent low-light shooting, the P4 Pro easily outclasses the Power. The larger sensor on the Pro retains shadow detail without the aggressive software sharpening that plagues budget sensors. That said, for casual social media uploads and document scans, the P4 Power’s OIS system keeps shots crisp and blur-free.
Both handsets sport vivid 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED curved screens with smooth 144Hz refresh rates and up to 6,500 nits peak brightness. However, holding them reveals their biggest real-world contrast. The P4 Pro maintains a slim profile under 8.5 mm, whereas the P4 Power measures 9.08 mm thick and weighs 219 grams to house its massive battery.
Michael B. Norris's Take: During a two-hour commute, hand fatigue becomes real. The older generation P-series felt light and nimble in a single hand. The P4 Pro keeps that balanced aesthetic intact. The P4 Power, on the other hand, makes its presence known in your pocket. The curved glass edges do help soften the grip, but it is undeniably a dense, purposeful piece of hardware.
Buy the Realme P4 Power if: You prioritize unmatched battery life above all else, game for hours on 5G, travel frequently, or want a phone that doubles as a backup power bank for your gear.
Buy the Realme P4 Pro if: You want a lighter, sleeker design, prioritize camera quality for vlogging and night photography, and prefer the higher peak benchmark performance of Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform.
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