Realme P3 Ultra 8/256 GB with a vivid 120Hz AMOLED display for immersive visuals

₹28,999 for the 256GB variant. Bright AMOLED display, long battery life, capable camera — for most people, that's a strong package at this price. If photography is your main priority though, you might want to keep looking.

The 50MP main sensor turns out sharp, colorful daylight shots, and the ultra-wide adds some versatility. Low light is a weak spot. The front camera is fine for selfies and video calls — decent, not impressive. Video goes up to 4K at 60fps, which is a nice addition at this price.

Heavy users get a full day easily — moderate users can stretch to two. The 80W fast charging covers the rest; zero to full in about 45 minutes means a dead battery in the morning isn't a crisis.

Absolutely. Colors pop, motion is smooth, and brightness holds up well outdoors. Whether you're watching movies or deep into a game, the screen makes it genuinely enjoyable.

The Dimensity 8350 Ultra handles PUBG and Genshin Impact at high settings without complaint. Long sessions do bring some warmth, but nothing alarming. Multitasking with 8GB RAM stays smooth, and there's a virtual RAM expansion option if needed.

IP68/IP66/IP69 rated — dust-tight and good for submersion up to 2 meters for 30 minutes. Splashes, rain, accidental dunks — all covered. Just don't make a habit of taking it swimming.

For most people, 256GB is comfortable — photos, videos, apps, still room to breathe. No expansion slot though, so heavy media hoarders will need to be a bit disciplined about what stays on the device.

The 16MP front camera gets the job done in good light — sharp enough for social media and video calls. Low light gets grainy. One reviewer noted it could be better, and that's fair. Keep expectations in check.

Zero to full in around 45 minutes for a 6000mAh battery — that's legitimately fast. A 10-minute top-up buys you hours of use. Hard to complain about that.

Two years of OS updates and three years of security patches. Not the longest commitment in this segment — you'll see Android 16, and security coverage for a while after that. Decent, not exceptional.

At 183g, it's light for a phone packing a 6000mAh battery. The curved display looks premium and one-handed use is manageable. Long gaming sessions don't become a strain.

Dual SIM with 5G on both slots, and it covers the major Indian bands — Jio and Airtel both play well. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 round things out on the connectivity side.

Peaks at 1500 nits, so direct sunlight isn't a problem. Outdoor readability is genuinely good — one of the stronger points of the display.

Gets warm after an hour or so of gaming — toasty, not hot. Thermals are managed well enough that performance doesn't throttle. Nothing here that should concern you.

Feels solid and well put together for the price. IP68 rated, sturdy in hand, and the Orion Red colorway looks sharp. No headphone jack — worth knowing before you commit.

Runs Android 15 out of the box with realme UI layered on top. The interface is clean and not bloatware-heavy, which is refreshing. The 120Hz display makes everyday navigation feel snappy.

Display, battery, and overall performance are all strong at ₹28,999. Camera isn't the headline act, but everything else is well-rounded. Catch a discount and the value gets even harder to argue with.