The Realme P3 Series is officially here, and it’s shaking up the budget and mid-range smartphone scene in India! Launched on February 18, 2025, this lineup includes the Realme P3x 5G and Realme P3 Pro 5G, with the first sale kicking off tomorrow, February 27, for the P3 Pro and the P3x following on February 28. Available on Flipkart, Realme’s official site, and offline stores, these phones are all about big batteries, bold designs, and bang-for-your-buck performance. Let’s dive into what makes this series a must-watch.
Realme P3x 5G: The Budget 5G Champ
The Realme P3x 5G is the affordable star of the duo, starting at just ₹12,999 (6GB+128GB) and ₹13,999 (8GB+128GB) after a ₹1,000 bank discount. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset—making it the first phone globally to rock this SoC—and it’s paired with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display at 120Hz. Smooth scrolling and decent visuals? Check. The 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging is a standout, promising days of use without a plug-in panic.
Camera-wise, it’s got a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth lens, plus a 16MP selfie cam—nothing fancy, but solid for the price. The design’s a highlight, with vegan leather backs in Midnight Blue, Lunar Silver, and Stellar Pink, plus IP68/IP69 durability ratings. It’s running Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0, and at under ₹15,000, it’s a steal for 5G fans who don’t need all the bells and whistles.
Realme P3 Pro 5G: Mid-Range Glow-Up
The Realme P3 Pro 5G takes things up a notch, starting at ₹21,999 (8GB+128GB after a ₹2,000 bank discount), with options up to 12GB+256GB for ₹24,999. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset—packing an AnTuTu score over 800,000—and comes with a 6.83-inch 1.5K quad-curved AMOLED display at 120Hz. With 1,500 nits peak brightness, it’s sharp and vivid, even outdoors. The 6,000mAh battery with 80W charging is a beast, and the 6,050mm² VC cooling system keeps it chill during gaming marathons.
Cameras are a step up: a 50MP Sony IMX896 main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide, paired with a 32MP selfie shooter. The glow-in-the-dark Nebula Glow finish (alongside Saturn Brown and Galaxy Purple) is a show-stealer—literally lighting up the night—while IP66/IP68/IP69 ratings keep it tough. Running Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0 and GT Boost tech (co-developed with Krafton for BGMI), it’s a gamer’s dream in the ₹20,000-₹25,000 range.
What’s Missing?
There’s no vanilla Realme P3 5G yet—rumors suggest it might launch later or get rebranded as a Realme 14 variant with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and similar specs to the P3x. And while a P3 Ultra was rumored, it’s not here yet—maybe a March surprise? For now, it’s the P3x and P3 Pro leading the charge.
Early Vibes
The P3x is winning hearts for its price-to-power ratio—5G, a big battery, and a premium vegan leather look under ₹15,000? Yes, please. The P3 Pro’s stealing the spotlight with its glowy design and gaming chops, though some wish the ultra-wide camera had more megapixels. Both phones hit that sweet spot of affordability and flair, squaring off against the Vivo V50, Poco M6 Pro, and Samsung’s M-series.
Final Thoughts
The Realme P3 Series is proof you don’t need to splurge for a solid phone in 2025. The P3x 5G is your budget-friendly ticket to 5G, while the P3 Pro 5G brings mid-range muscle with a side of pizzazz. Sales start tomorrow for the Pro and Friday for the P3x—will you be grabbing one? Drop your thoughts below, and let’s see if these live up to the hype!