Gadgets Philippines – July 2019

http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph JULY 2019 21

DESIGN

Inspired by the Le Mans track and racing, the

Realme 3 Pro boasts a trendy, gradient back panel

with an S-shaped pattern that gives a grating effect

when exposed to light. We got our test unit in

stunning nitro blue, giving the smartphone a more

premium look. It is made with a 3D plastic shell

with curves for better grip and streamlined design.

Realme’s branding can be seen through the silver

logo on the bottom left corner of the panel, as well

as the signature yellow rings on its dual cameras. Its

fingerprint scanner can also be seen at the back.

Power buttons are placed on the right side of the

smartphone while the volume rockers and the dual

SIM tray and memory card slot are on the left. The

speaker grill, 3.5mm audio jack, and the micro-USB

port are all placed at the bottom edge.

HARDWARE

Sporting a dewdrop notch, the Realme 3 Pro has

a bigger display compared to its predecessor. It

debuts with a 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen with

a resolution of 2340 x 1080 and a pixel density

of about 408 ppi for better viewing experience.

Equally exciting, its internal hardware boasts an

octa-core Snapdragon 710 processor backed by

Adreno 616 GPU that promises buttery smooth

frame rates to gameplay. It has a whopping 6

GB RAM and an expandable 128 GB of internal

storage (up to 256 GB via micro SD slot) that can

accommodate even the most demanding mobile

games in terms of memory space.

For mobile photography junkies, the Realme 3

Pro offers a dual camera system which consists

of 16-megapixel Sony IMX 519 and 5-megapixel

rear sensors. Together with its 25-megapixel

selfie camera, it is backed-up with AI scene

detection and AI Beauty for better post-

processing. Among its highlights include the

4,045 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging

which will be discussed further.

USER EXPERIENCE

As a casual gamer, it is hard to look for a smartphone

that offers an optimized gaming experience. The

Realme 3 Pro definitely deserves to be called

a real gaming pro phone with its GameSpace

mode, a dedicated feature that blocks notification

and frees up more RAM while playing. It also

improves battery life and data network to provide

uninterrupted gameplay of online FPS and MOBA

titles. I didn’t encounter any lags when I tried

playing Mobile Legends through Wi-Fi and data

connection, which is quite surprising. It delivers

super smooth performance even though there

are apps running on the background.

I also liked how snappy its facial and fingerprint

unlock is, and it’s probably one of the fastest in

its class. The massive battery which supports fast

charging through VOOC 3.0 technology is what

I really loved about this phone. It only took me

about an hour to fill the battery from 5% to 100%

and it lasts a day with regular use.

Realme’s dedicated UI, the ColorOS 6, is based

on the latest Android Pie. However, it feels dated

with its animations and transitions. Some of the

pre-installed apps cause bloatware to the device

which is a major turn off for those who prefer a

simple yet fast mid-range phone.

Unlike its previous models, the Realme 3 Pro

is calibrated with neutral colors. It has a color

calibration tool that can be tweaked according

to your liking. The screen can go up to 400nits

of brightness when used outdoors, making the

device usable even under direct sunlight. Another

noteworthy feature is the pre-installed Night

Shield mode that protects users with sensitive

eyes from eye strains.

As for the camera, the phone really shines on low

light shooting. You can get clean images even

without turning on the night mode. Should you

want brighter photos with minimal noise, just

turn on the night mode in the camera app.

VALUE

Putting it with an attractive price point, the

Realme 3 Pro is a value-for-money smartphone

that every gamer should own. At PHP 12,990 (4

GB RAM + 64 GB memory) and PHP 14,990 (6

GB RAM + 128 GB memory), it has a number of

BOTTOMLINE

It’s great value for money and

student-friendly.

Reviewed by Jewel Sta. Ana

SPECIFICATIONS:

Display: 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 2340 x 1080

resolution

Rear camera: 16 MP Sony IMX 519 + 5MP with

f/1.7 and f/2.4 apertures and dual pixel PDAF, AI

recognition, AI Beauty

Front camera: 25 MP with f/2.0 aperture

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 AIE, octa-core

RAM: 6 GB

Memory: 128 GB

Operating System: ColorOS 6.0 (based on Android

Pie)

Battery: 4,045 mAh battery (with 20 W VOOC 3.0)

Colors: lightning purple, nitro blue, and carbon grey

Dimensions: 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm

Weight: 172 g

What’s Hot:

-Great battery life with flash charging

-Elegant back design

-Remarkable performance

What’s Not:

-Doesn’t support NFC technology

-Fussy software

-Poor audio quality

After its successful arrival in the Philippines seven

months ago, the new mobile brand Realme has

been making waves in the mid-range category.

Some of its best-selling entry-level phones have

captured the hearts of consumers. With its latest

offering the Realme 3 Pro, the brand is set to

elevate the game in the industry by giving a

value-for-money phone that doesn’t compromise

in performance.

Realme 3 Pro

gems on its crown that other brands in its class

cannot match. True to its motto, the device is a

real gaming pro.