realme 7 Pro Review: Pro Camera Capabilities

Following the success of the realme 6-series, realme, the fastest-growing smartphone brand, is ready to make waves once more in the midrange market. The new realme 7 series is designed to meet the needs of an active digital lifestyle.

The realme 7 Pro is a mid-range smartphone tailored for a rich multimedia experience, boasting the fastest charging capability in the Philippines with its 65W SuperDart Charge. Here's our hands-on review.

realme 7 Pro Specs:

Operating System: Android 10, Realme UI
Display: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution at 411 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3+, Always-on display
Processor: 2.3GHz Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G octa-core
GPU: Adreno 618
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
Rear Cameras:

• 64MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) main
• 8MP, f/2.3, 119˚, ultra wide-angle
• 2MP, f/2.4, macro
• 2MP, f/2.4, depth
• LED flash

Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.5, wide-angle
Biometrics: In-display fingerprint scanner
SIM: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4,500mAh, 65W SuperDart Charge
Colors: Mirror Silver, Mirror Blue
Weight: 182g

Unboxing and Quick review of the realme 7

Design and Built
The realme 7 Pro showcases a mirror design on its back, reminiscent of the realme C11, offering a visually pleasing appearance when light reflects off it. The use of popular AG processing enhances the textures, contributing to the device's premium look.

At the back, a square-shaped module houses a quad-camera setup, featuring a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 primary camera, an 8-megapixel 119° ultra wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel stylish portrait black lens, accompanied by an LED flash.

On the bottom, you'll find standard connectivity ports such as the USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, microphone, and loudspeaker. The realme 7 Pro is equipped with dual stereo speakers featuring Dolby Atmos + Hi-Res audio for an immersive audio experience.

The power button is conveniently located on the right side, while the left side houses the volume rocker and the SIM tray that supports 2x nano-SIM and a microSD card (up to 256GB) for additional storage.

The front boasts a 6.4-inch (16.3cm) Super AMOLED Fullscreen display with TUV Rheinland quality certification for eye protection and comfort. Additionally, it features an in-display fingerprint scanner for secure unlocking.

The overall design of the realme 7 Pro is aesthetically pleasing, with the anti-glare design on the back offering simplicity and elegance simultaneously. Its slim profile of 8.2mm and lightweight build, at only 182g, make it easy and comfortable to hold and use.

AMOLED Display
The realme 7 Pro boasts a 6.4-inch (16.3-cm) fullscreen display, slightly smaller than the realme 6 Pro's 6.6-inch screen. However, the major enhancement lies in its Super AMOLED panel, which offers a significant improvement in image quality compared to a TFT LCD display.

The 2400 x 1080P Full HD+ resolution contributes to an impressive display, complemented by a large 90.8% screen-to-body ratio that provides a spacious visual experience. With a peak brightness of 600 nits and a 98% NTSC color gamut, the display delivers vibrant and clear visuals.

The AMOLED screen stands out for its excellence in various activities, from watching Netflix and YouTube to playing games. The colors appear natural and vibrant, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Featuring an in-display fingerprint scanner, the realme 7 Pro offers quick and secure unlocking. However, some users may prefer the side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the realme 7, finding it more efficient, easy to use, and practical.

Both the realme 7 and 7 Pro have successfully passed the TÜV Rheinland Smartphone Reliability Verification. This comprehensive verification includes 22 major tests covering daily-use scenarios, component reliability, and extreme environments, along with 38 minor tests. These quality tests reflect realme's commitment to improving smartphone reliability, allowing users to confidently enjoy the advancements in technology and trendsetting design.

Performance
The realme 7 Pro is equipped with the 8-nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G gaming mobile platform, featuring a Kryo 465 CPU with two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores clocked up to 2.3GHz and six high-efficiency Cortex-A55 cores up to 1.8GHz. 

It's paired with a new Adreno 618 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The Snapdragon 720G SoC demonstrates a 10% improvement in CPU performance and an impressive 75% improvement in GPU performance and display capabilities.

In terms of day-to-day usage, the realme 7 Pro performs smoothly with the realme UI. The phone launches apps quickly, and multitasking is seamless, providing a user-friendly experience.

Benchmark performance of the realme 7 Pro:

• AnTuTu: 290,523
• GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
• Geekbench 4: 2655 Single-core, 6929 Multi-core

Gaming performance is commendable, effortlessly handling popular games like Mobile Legends, War Robots, and Call of Duty Mobile. The Super AMOLED display enhances the gaming experience, especially when playing Call of Duty with high graphics settings. The addition of Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res stereo speakers adds excitement to the gameplay.

Testing other games like Super Clone and Battle Prime, both third-person and first-person shooting games, revealed smooth gameplay and an overall enjoyable experience on the realme 7 Pro.

Cameras
The realme 7 Pro boasts an advanced AI quad-camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel 119° ultra wide-angle lens, a macro lens, and a B&W portrait lens.

The main camera boasts a Sony IMX682 sensor, offering exceptional light-sensing capabilities with a 1/1.73" sensor and a pixel size of up to 1.6 μm. This enables the camera to excel in low-light conditions, capturing bright and clear images.

Also read realme 7 Pro – CAMERA SAMPLES

The 119° ultra wide-angle lens, with an 8-megapixel resolution and f/2.3 aperture, facilitates easy switching to wide-angle mode, allowing users to capture expansive landscapes, architectural details, and large group shots with a single click.

The macro lens enables close-up photography with a shooting distance of up to 4cm. This feature is particularly useful for capturing intricate details and small subjects.

The B&W portrait lens incorporates a new color filter system, enhancing the portrait lens's ability to detect a broader range of light. This assists the main lens in capturing light more effectively, improving image contrast, creating retro-style images, and adding texture to portraits.

For a more in-depth understanding of the realme 7 Pro's camera capabilities, you can refer to the camera samples shot using the realme 7 Pro camera.

Battery with 65W SuperDart Charge
The realme 7 Pro is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery featuring a 65W SuperDart Charge. Despite the slightly lower battery capacity compared to some midrange devices adopting the 5,000mAh standard, the realme 7 Pro compensates with its rapid charging capabilities.

With regular usage, a single full charge can typically last a day. However, engaging in resource-intensive activities like extended gaming with high display brightness and active mobile data may lead to faster battery drainage.

The 65W SuperDart Charge ensures high charging efficiency and can fully charge the battery in just 34 minutes, reaching nearly 50% in just 12 minutes. Additionally, the realme 7 Pro supports an 18W PD/QC charge, providing versatility in charging options.

The 65W SuperDart Intelligent Five-Core Chip brings several protective features:

• Adapter overload protection
• Flash charge condition identification protection
• Interface overload protection
• Overcurrent protection and voltage overload protection
• Battery fuse protection

In our tests, charging from 0 to 100% took about 46 minutes. Variations in charging times may be influenced by factors such as connected WiFi, display brightness, and other conditions. Nonetheless, the speed at which the 65W charger replenishes the battery is impressive.

Pros:
Super AMOLED Display
AI Camera Setup
Smooth Performance
65W SuperDart Charge
Trendy Design
Nice realme UI

Cons:
Smaller battery capacity
No High Refresh Rate
Plastic Frame

Verdict
The realme 7 Pro presents significant enhancements for users transitioning from the realme 6 Pro. Key improvements include the introduction of a Super AMOLED display, dual stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a water-repellent coating, and the impressive 65W SuperDart charging capability. The rear camera system, featuring a 2nd generation sensor, contributes to overall better performance, particularly in low-light photography.

This device stands out as a compelling midrange option, delivering strong performance and a range of notable features at a reasonable price point. The combination of upgraded display technology, audio enhancements, faster charging, and camera improvements makes the realme 7 Pro a worthy successor in the realme lineup.

The realme 7 Pro is now available at the attractive price of ₱15,990. Interested buyers can find this device at the official flagship stores of realme Philippines on Lazada and Shopee, as well as in authorized realme dealers and stores nationwide.

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