Realme 6 Pro: When it launched, the Realme 6 Pro was one of the most feature-filled handsets in the mid-range category. And even today it remains relevant – for anyone in the market for a balanced device who doesn’t want to spend the earth in 2020.
If you’re expecting to buy the very latest thing, however, the Realme 6 Pro should let you know that new release isn’t always necessary for a phone you can depend on.
Stylish Yet Practical Design
DesignThe Realme 6 Pro manages to look fresh even when there are newer devices being launched every other day. The back panel is defined by a lightning bolt pattern that pops, and Gorilla Glass 5 on the front keeps the phone protected.
It may have a plastic frame, but the phone feels solid, well-built and comfortable in hand.
It’s also a little on the heavier side weighing in at about 202 grams, but the curved back is helpful with grip. Comes in loud colors like Lightning Blue or Lightning Orange, which are perfect for night riders or those attracted to that purple bike in “Weird Science.”
Do not Disturb: A Smooth Screen with Punchy Colors
One of the best features is the 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. It isn’t AMOLED, but the colors are punchy, the viewing angles are great and the high refresh rate means everything feels that bit smoother, be that when you’re scrolling through social media or playing games.
There’s also a modern dual punch-hole cutout for the front cameras and while the chin is on a thicker side, the screen-to-body ratio is pretty decent for its category.
Reliable Performance
The Realme 6 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset along with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of UFS 2.1 storage under the hood. This combination provides a smooth, regular implementation without obvious hiccups.
From multitasking to video streaming and gaming, for the most part, the phone gets through its tasks with ease. Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt 9 are playable with acceptable results at medium to high settings, and I noticed only a few dips in frame rates during extended gaming sessions.
Still Something to Say: Great Camera Setup
One of the highlights of the Realme 6 Pro is its quad-camera array on the back. You’ll get a 64MP main sensor, 12MP telephoto lens, 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro camera. For a midrange phone, there’s a lot of versatility there.
Day shots from the main sensor are sharp and provide good detail. At this price, the telephoto lens is a rarity and provides 2x optical zoom, while the ultra-wide lens is great for group photos and landscapes.
Low-light images are good, particularly with Night Mode, although they can sometimes look a bit soft.
Then there’s a 16MP main selfie camera and a 8MP ultra-wide selfie lens on the front, so it should be a great pick for group selfies too.
Battery Life and Charging
The 4300mAh battery may not be big by today’s gargantuan phone battery standards, but it does fairly well. With moderate use, one charge gets you through a whole day.
And with 30W VOOC fast charging support, you’ll be back from zero to 100 in less than an hour — still better than many new budget options.
Realme UI: Smooth, With a Few Bloat On top of Android 10 is the company’s custom Realme UI.
The Realme 6 Pro is powered by Realme UI 2.0 (based on Android 11) and can be upgraded to Android 12 via updates. It provides great flexibility as its interface is easy to use, responsive and its options are highly customizable. Aside from some annoying bloatware, you can delete most of the apps that come installed.
Pros:
Smooth 90Hz display
Quad rear cameras with telephoto lens versatility
Quick Snapdragon 720G processor
35 selfie cameras with wide angle selfies
30W fast charging
Gorilla Glass and tough design
Cons:
IPS LCD instead of AMOLED
A bit heavy and bulky
No 5G support
Software updates coming to an end soon
Still comes with preloaded apps.
Realme 6 Pro Final Verdict
The Realme 6 Pro may be two years old but it hasn’t lost its edge in the competitive budget-friendly phone category. That gorgeous display, dependable performance and solid camera abilities still makes it a smart pick for value seekers who don’t mind having to pinch and zoom.
If you couldn’t care less about 5G or the very latest version of software, this phone has some swish tricks up its sleeve.