Realme brought its latest 14 series to India in January with the Realme 14 Pro and 14 Pro+. The new phones bring improvements over the Realme 13 Pro series but are now slightly cheaper than before. The 
Daylight samples from the primary rear camera [Tap to expand]
The 8-megapixel ultrawide camera also performs well in daylight, delivering images with good detail and consistent colour reproduction. The dynamic range and white balance are well-balanced, and Realme has effectively minimised lens distortion around the edges.
Daylight samples from the 8-megapixel ultrawide camera [Tap to expand]
The standout performer is the 3x periscope telephoto camera, which produces highly detailed shots with excellent sharpness, close-to-natural colour reproduction, and a strong dynamic range. Portraits taken with this lens exhibit good subject separation and a pleasing bokeh effect. While higher zoom levels are available, they rely on digital zoom and lack fine detail unless viewed on the phone’s display.
Daylight samples from the 3x Telephoto periscope camera [Tap to expand]
Portrait shot at 3x zoom using the telephoto camera [Tap to expand]
In low-light conditions, the primary camera retains details while offering vivid colours, good dynamic range, and well-balanced exposure. The phone automatically activates Night mode in low-light conditions. The telephoto camera also performs well at night, though its level of detail falls slightly short of the primary sensor. However, colours, dynamic range, and exposure remain commendable. The ultrawide lens experiences a greater loss of detail, but its images are still usable.
Top to bottom: Lowlight samples from Main camera (2), Ultrawide (2), and Telephoto 3x (2)
Testing the MagicGlow flash for low-light portraits yielded more natural-looking results than a standard flash.
The selfie camera sees a slight improvement over the Realme 13 Pro+ thanks to autofocus, though sharpness still diminishes upon zooming in. Nevertheless, it delivers decent detail and dynamic range.
On the video front, 4K recording offers good detail, exposure, and vivid colours. Stabilisation is noticeably improved over the previous model. Sticking to the primary or 3x telephoto camera is recommended for the best results, as the ultrawide lens introduces additional noise. The selfie camera also supports 4K recording, capturing videos with ample detail and fairly accurate skin colours.
Realme 14 Pro+ Battery: Big Upgrade
- Capacity – 6,000mAh
- Type – Silicon-carbon
- Fast charging – 80W
The Realme 14 Pro+ gets a big upgrade in terms of battery life; however, it did not convert to longer battery life in our tests. In our HD video loop test, the phone lasted about 28 hours, much lower than the 32 hours that the Realme 13 Pro+ managed with a lower-capacity battery. However, the 14 Pro+ does feature a new silicon carbide battery that is not common in this price range.
The Realme 14 Pro+ offers a silicon carbon battery
In terms of regular use, the phone lasted a day and a half with normal usage and about a day with heavy usage. Topping up the battery is a fast affair thanks to 80W fast charging support. The phone hit 33 percent from 0 in 30 minutes and 68 percent in an hour, much slower than the claimed 100 percent charge in an hour. However, Realme has said its charging performance has improved with the latest firmware.
Realme 14 Pro+ Verdict
At a starting price of Rs. 29,999, the Realme 14 Pro+ offers plenty of features. It impresses with its sleek design, immersive display (despite lacking HDR or Dolby Vision), solid all-around camera performance—especially with zoom—long battery life, and an IP69 rating for durability. Overall, it’s a well-rounded package, though an upgrade may not be necessary if you already own the Realme 13 Pro+.
The phone competes with other offerings in the price range, such as the Redmi Note 14 Pro+, the new Nothing Phone 3a, and the Poco X7 Pro. The Redmi and Nothing phones offer the same chipset. However, the former has Dolby Vision support and faster charging. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone 3a provides a distinctive design, cleaner software, and slightly superior main camera performance. The Poco X7 Pro, though not the best in camera quality, delivers flagship-level performance.
Other competitors include the OnePlus Nord 4 and the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, both offering premium designs, capable cameras, good displays, and better software experiences.
