P4 5G vs P4 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P4 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: P4 5G 76 · P4 Pro 5G 72 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
The affordable half of Realme's P4 line pairs a 7,000mAh battery and a 144Hz AMOLED with an official 3 OS / 4 security-year promise, making it a dependable sub-$220 long-hauler.
Pick it if
- ✓ Tight-budget buyers who keep phones for years
- ✓ Battery-life and AMOLED seekers
Skip it if
- ✗ You want strong cameras or fast wired data
- ✗ You need submersion-grade waterproofing
A value-flagship-lite with a curved 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED, a 7,000mAh battery and an official 3 OS / 4 security-year promise, let down mainly by a step back to IP66 durability.
Pick it if
- ✓ Value buyers who want a big battery and long support
- ✓ Media and gaming on a budget
Skip it if
- ✗ You need submersion-grade waterproofing
- ✗ You want a versatile zoom camera
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The P4 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch curved 1.5k amoled (1280x2800), 144hz, up to 6500 nits peak, gorilla glass 7i.
The P4 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7400 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Overall value goes to the P4 5G at $5.57 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
How long will the Realme P4 5G receive software updates?
It falls under Realme's P4 series policy of 3 major Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. Having launched in August 2025 on Android 15 with realme UI 6.0, it will reach Android 18 and get security updates until roughly August 2029. For a phone that starts near $218, close to four years of patch coverage is unusually good value per month of safe use.
Is the Realme P4 5G worth buying in 2026?
For budget buyers, yes. You get a 144Hz AMOLED, a 7,000mAh battery and about three years of remaining security support for very little money. It is not fast or camera-strong, but as a no-fuss daily phone you can keep supported into 2029, the value per month of safe use is hard to match under $220.
How long will the Realme P4 Pro 5G get updates?
Realme officially commits the P4 series to 3 major Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. Launched in August 2025 on Android 15 with realme UI 6.0, the P4 Pro will move up to Android 18 and receive security patches until about August 2029. That roughly four-year window is strong at this price and a key reason it is a sensible long-term budget keeper.
Is the Realme P4 Pro 5G worth buying in 2026?
Yes for value seekers: at around $294 you get a curved 144Hz AMOLED, a 7,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 performance and about three years of remaining security support. The main compromises are the downgraded IP66 rating and the basic secondary camera, so anyone who dunks their phone or wants zoom should weigh those carefully.
Full spec table
| Spec | P4 5G | P4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $205 | $280 |
| Display | 6.77-inch AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.8-inch curved 1.5K AMOLED (1280x2800), 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 80W wired, 10W reverse |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 75.9 x 7.6 mm | 162.27 x 76.16 x 7.68 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g |
| Water resistance | IP66 | IP65/IP66 |
| Supported until | Aug 2029 | Aug 2029 |
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