Realme P4 Power review rewritten for clarity and uniqueness
But first, a crucial takeaway: the Realme P4 Power dives into a software and hardware mix that aims to deliver long-lasting reliability, yet it raises questions about value and future-proofing once you look beyond the initial features.
Realme UI 7 on Android 16
Like Realme’s latest models, the P4 Power runs Realme UI 7.0 atop Android 16. The manufacturer promises three major OS upgrades and four years of security patches. On the surface, that seems reasonable. However, given the battery is advertised to last at least eight years, many readers will wonder if software support should extend even longer to keep the device relevant throughout its lifespan.
If you’ve used Oppo’s ColorOS or OnePlus’ OxygenOS, you’ll feel immediately at home. These three Android skins are essentially very similar. In fact, we recently reviewed the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Realme GT 8 Pro, both of which run the exact same software as the P4 Power here. If you want more detail on the software, you can read the Realme GT 8 Pro review’s software section.
Styling and features
ColorOS 16 presents with few stylistic changes on the Realme P4 Power, aside from a few minor tweaks to UI elements and animations. Two notable additions in ColorOS 16 are category grouping in the app drawer and the ability to rename apps, which helps you locate them more easily.
Despite those tweaks, the Realme GT 8 Pro as a higher-end model includes more features than the P4 Power. For example, the GT 8 Pro adds AI Notify Brief and AI Search in the Next AI sub-menu, features you won’t find on the P4 Power. The Mind Space feature, popular on some higher-end Oppo and Realme phones and often seen on OnePlus devices, isn’t present on the P4 Power either.
App utilities and AI
The AI Studio app, which enables Generative AI capabilities for image and animation creation, is not available on the P4 Power.
On the bright side, the default camera/gallery app does include several AI-enhanced tools, such as AI Eraser and AI Unblur. You’ll also find standard Google AI integrations like Gemini Live and Google Lens features in use.
Performance features
Realme UI 7.0 introduces Flux Engine, a system-level optimization supposed to make the experience feel smoother and snappier. It relies on a Flux Animation Framework and Flux Scheduling Algorithm to improve response times and visuals.
Benchmark and hardware
The P4 Power is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, a step up from the Dimensity 7300 Ultra. This modern 4nm chip is designed for efficiency and solid performance.
In CPU terms, the Dimensity 7400 Ultra houses four 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The Mali-G615 MC2 GPU is the same as used in the Dimensity 7300 Ultra, so raw GPU performance sits in a similar range between the two chips.
Memory options for the P4 Power are 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, all using UFS 3.1 storage. While it’s reasonable for a budget device, many in this segment now push base storage to 256GB, which some buyers may expect.
Compared to its peers, the P4 Power doesn’t quite outpace the competition. It sits in a similar performance tier to the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, which uses the same Dimensity silicon, while the Nothing Phone (3a) and its Pro variant lean on a somewhat faster Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. The Motorola Edge 70 may offer the best value for money in this cohort with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, delivering stronger CPU and noticeably better GPU headroom.
Sustained performance
The Dimensity 7400 Ultra isn’t an especially demanding chipset, so the P4 Power handles CPU and GPU stress tests with ease. Thermal behavior remains comfortable under load; after an hour of CPU stressing, the chassis stays warm but rarely hot.
Bottom line
The Realme P4 Power delivers a balanced package: capable performance from a modern 4nm chipset, a user experience aligned with similar Realme/Oppo/OnePlus skins, and a reasonable software support plan. If your priorities are long battery life, a clean software experience, and AI-enabled photo tools, this device checks those boxes. However, you may want to weigh the value against higher-end competitors that offer more aggressive performance or more expansive future-proofing.
Would you prioritize longer-term software updates over peak benchmarking performance when choosing a device in this price range? Share your thoughts in the comments.
