realme 10 Pro 5G: A new vision

sunlight with support for 6 Levels Refresh Rates that adapt according to your current activity. There’s also mention of a double-reinforced glass for added protection so I’m sure it could survive a few bumps and falls. No smash tests for this one though.

YES, you can buy yourself flowers, write your name in the sand, and love yourself better than anyone can, but would you say no if someone gave you a realme 10 Pro? realme has just released its newest flagship duo, the realme 10 Pro 5G and realme 10 Pro+ 5G in time for Valentine’s Day. Besides a few upgrades from its predecessors, the two smartphones bring flagship-level displays to the midrange price point with its #DisplayNewVision tagline.

What’s there to love about these new Pros?

This week, we’ll take a look at the realme 10 Pro 5G, but instead of our usual review format, we will concentrate on the phone’s highlight features and assess their relevance in real-life use.

EXPERIENCE EVER?

10 Pros, we were tasked to take some creative shots to show how easily the realme 10 Pro 5G can blend in with everyday objects, because of its slim profile and even slimmer bezels. So of course, I went to shoot mine at my favorite place, the toy store, hiding it among the boxes of board games, action figures and stuff toys. You can check out the posts by searching for the #SpotTheRealPros hashtag.

The realme 10 Pro 5G has a 6.72” FHD+ LCD with a 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio and 392ppi that the brand refers to as “Boundless Display.”

What makes it “boundless” is its 93.76 percent screen-to-body ratio made possible by the ultra-thin 1mm side bezels, and 1.15mm top bezel. It does have a noticeably wider chin measuring 4.2mm but compared to other phones it still is one of the thinnest.

The 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate offers a fluid or seamless smartphone experience, making it an ideal device for those who like to multitask. It can max out at 600 nits of brightness and could go up to 680 nits when used under direct

If you love watching videos, whether its via streaming, YouTube or TikTok, the realme 10 Pro 5G provides an immersive viewing experience that’s complemented by loud stereo speakers. There’s UltraVolume mode that takes the volume all the way up to 200 percent but it sounds a bit distorted and tinny, so it’s better to just keep it at around 90 percent max. Displays usually take a backseat to megapixels and gigabytes when brands promote their smartphones features, but considering that the screen is the primary medium through which we interact with our phone, it needs to be clear, sharp, with accurate colors to enhance the user experience. A high-quality display can provide a more enjoyable and engaging visual experience, be it watching videos, playing games or just reading some web articles and ebooks.

TRULY OUT OF THIS WORLD?

boxy design has become quite common, that hyperspace gold finish certainly is out of this world. The realme 10 series has a significantly different design from the previous generation with the curved features replaced by flat and sharp edges. This has become somewhat of a trend since last year with the flat edge on the sides and dual circular camera modules on the back.

The back finish, however, is undeniably stunning. realme calls it “Hyperspace Design”—an exclusive to the Hyperspace Gold color variant. It is said to be inspired by the scenic visuals of going through a hyperspace tunnel. The patterns and light effects on the back of the phone give an illusion or sense of depth to one’s eyes when tilted at an angle. The downside is that the device is a nightmare to photograph because of the reflections, and it’s such a fingerprint magnet. You’d definitely want to slap a plastic case on it. On the other hand, the Dark Matter and Nebula Blue are much tamer color options and have “nebula particles” all over giving it a sandblasted matte finish.

The realme 10 Pro also improves upon dimensions and weight compared to its predecessor. Despite having a bigger 6.72-inch display (vs. 6.6 of the 9Pro), the realme 10 Pro is a tad shorter, slightly narrower, and has a thinner 8.1mm body. It’s also lighter by a few grams, tipping the scale at 190 grams unlike many 6.7inch smartphones that weigh more than 200 grams.

A TRIED AND TRUE CAMERA SYSTEM

ON paper, the 108MP camera of the realme 10 Pro 5G is quite a leap from the 64MP shooter of the previous realme 9 Pro. But that megapixel bump does come at a cost—as the wide angle and macro lenses are both gone. OK, so nobody will miss the macro, but at this price point, a wide-angle lens is something that’s almost automatic. So, essentially, the realme 10 Pro only has one usable camera on its back as the second one is just a depth sensor. The good news is that 108MP Pro Light Camera does live up to what you’d expect from a realme smartphone.

The company mentioned a few technologies that should help the realme 10 Pro take better photos. Nonapixel Plus Technology enables it to take great images and videos even in low-light settings allowing pixel binning or the combining of 9 pixels into one for improved photography in darker situations. There’s also a new Super Group Portrait that has more intelligent face detection when taking photos on 108MP Mode

In our tests, the realme 10 Pro is a decent shooter that produces nice daylight photos with a high level of detail. Colors are more on the saturated side, so if you prefer this to natural hues then you’ll be happy with the results. Sharpness is also one of the camera’s strengths producing good contrast and adequate dynamic range. In low light, the AI automatically switches to night mode, though you can get better photos by manually choosing it.

You can shoot videos only up to 1080p 60fps, and it can get jittery when moving the phone or when you are walking while taking videos. There is an Ultra Steady option but it just lowers the frame rate and does very little to improve the quality.

The 16MP selfie camera does an OK job and you’ll be happy with the results (just don’t max out the beauty filters) as long as you get the light and angle right. A bit more detail and a sharpness would have made it better. In portrait mode, the bokeh effect is capable of good edge detection giving you that nice bokeh background.

FINAL WORD

THE realme 10 Pro suffers a bit from being the middle child of the series, but it does offer a fairly balanced set of features for those who are looking to upgrade from their 2-year-old phone. In keeping it real, the display and design are indeed the realme 10 Pro 5G’s standout features. But it also has a camera that can take great photos, and a snappy processor than can handle multitasking easily and a bit of light gaming. If realme’s new vision is to produce a good all-around device, it’s off to a good start. The realme 10 Pro 5G (8GB+256GB) is now available in both online and offline stores, priced at P16,999. ■

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