The introduction of Si/C batteries has given smartphone manufacturers a lot of room (figuratively and literally) to work large batteries into their devices. In 2025, we saw OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Oppo incorporate 7,000-7,500mAh battery packs into their flagship phones. This year, Realme has shattered the ceiling with its midrange Narzo Power. This smartphone packs a colossal 10,001mAh battery under its hood. If you’re the kind of user who is always left wanting more charge at the end of the day, this is your guy. We used the smartphone for a week and put it through a series of rigorous tests. Here is our in-depth review of the Realme Narzo Power.
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Realme Narzo Power Review: Design and Display
Box contents
- Smartphone
- 80W power adapter
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- Clear plastic cover
- SIM ejector
- Seal stickers
- Quick guide
The Narzo Power makes its presence felt as soon as you hold it. Tipping the scales at 219g, it is 5 grams heavier than the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Thankfully, the weight is evenly distributed, and the phone does not feel top-heavy. The two-step camera panel has a small bump, but it does not cause a whole lot of wobble. The section next to the camera island has perforation and coil graphics, which leads you to believe that there’s an NFC coil in that area, but the smartphone surprisingly lacks that feature.
The plastic back panel has a smooth finish and tends to register fingerprints and smudges over a period of time. The build quality feels strong and premium. The smartphone is compliant with MIL-STD-810H durability standards. It is rated IP68/IP69 for protection against dust and water. This means it can survive exposure to high-pressure water jets. The plastic frame holds the volume rocker and the side button on its right edge. The bottom edge houses the SIM tray, primary microphone, USB-C port, and speaker grille. Up top lies the secondary microphone.
The 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display can reach a peak brightness of 6,500 nits while playing HDR content. In bright outdoor conditions, it can hit 1,800 nits in High Brightness Mode, maintaining optimum legibility. On paper, this display can reach a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, but in practical use, it is limited to 120Hz. The touch response is smooth and enjoyable. The under-display fingerprint sensor is snappy and accurate.
During the review period, we used the Realme Narzo Power to stream TV and movie titles across major platforms like Netflix, JioHostar, and Prime Video. The 1.5k AMOLED display was able to relay detailed HDR visuals with rich colours and tasteful contrast. The wide range of viewing angles made sure that we didn’t spend a lot of time finding the right angle to prop the phone while watching a video. The lone bottom-firing speaker produced a decent audio output, but we would’ve preferred a stereo speaker setup in this price range.
Realme Narzo Power Review: Performance and Cameras
At the heart of the Realme Narzo Power lies the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC. Working alongside this chipset is Realme’s in-house Hyper Vision+ AI chip. The smartphone is equipped with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and comes in 2 UFS 3.1 storage variants:
- 128GB: Rs 26,499
- 256GB: Rs 28,499
We ran a couple of benchmark tests on the device. Here’s how it performed.
- AnTuTu 3D: 1,018,089
- Geekbench 6: 1,053 (single-core) | 2,963 (multi-core)
The Narzo Power puts up a decent display in everyday use. While it may not generate ludicrous power, it is able to handle routine tasks like calling, instant messaging, web browsing, and media streaming without a hiccup. The LPDDR4X and UFS 3.1 configurations for RAM and storage aren’t the fastest in the segment either, but they do just enough to ensure that you don’t feel any lag while opening and juggling apps. The haptic feedback is slightly on the blunt side and needs a bit of tuning.
The Hyper Vision+ AI chip allows the Realme Narzo Power to run BGMI at 90fps. The smartphone is able to sustain this frame rate across an average session. Limiting the graphics to medium settings, we did not come across any major lag or stutter while gaming. The back panel started to warm up after 15 minutes of gameplay, but we did not experience any thermal throttling even after crossing the 30-minute mark. Support for Bypass Charging ensures that you can play games while charging the phone without worrying about excessive heating.
The Android 16-based Realme UI 7 is well optimised to get the best out of the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset powering this smartphone. The app animations are snappy, the transitions feel slick, and the background app management is top-notch. The Flux themes for the lockscreen dazzle with their depth effect and neat widget array. The transition from the Always On Display to the lockscreen feels very smooth and pleasing.
The NEXT AI suite contains handy tools like AI Suggest, AI Writer, AI Translate, AI Camera, AI Gaming Coach, and AI Smart Loop. The AI Editor in the native Photos app has useful editing tools like AI Eraser, AI Ultra Clarity, AI Perfect Shot, Unblur, Reflection Remover, and more. The AI Edit Genie lets you edit your images through vocal and text prompts.
Being a midrange smartphone, the Realme Narzo Power contains a fair bit of bloatware. Thankfully, these apps can be completely removed from the device. Realme has promised 3 major OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches for this device.
Now, let’s talk about the biggest highlight of this phone – the 10,0001mAh battery pack. With that big a battery, you’re practically walking around with a power bank in your pocket. This comparison makes more sense when you notice that Realme has equipped this smartphone with 27W reverse wired charging, in case your friends need to top up their devices. The brand claims that the smartphone can retain 80% of its battery health after 8 years. This claim can only be proven with time, but we will take Realme’s word for now.
It goes without saying that the Narzo Power keeps battery anxiety at bay. We found it nearly impossible to drain its battery in a day without running continuous stress tests on it. On regular usage, the smartphone didn’t fall below the 50% charge level. This is easily a 2-day smartphone. With more conservative usage, you can push its battery life beyond that period, too. Realme claims that the smartphone can stay in standby for 48.4 hours with just 5% charge left in the tank. The 80W power adapter can replenish the battery pack to 50% in 36 minutes. A full charge takes over an hour.
The rear camera panel of the Narzo Power houses a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 16MP front-facing camera is nestled in a punch-hole cutout on the display.
The 50MP primary shooter captures good shots in outdoor daylight conditions. The images showcase vibrant colours and sharp details. The contrast and dynamic range leave no room for complaints, either. In limited lighting conditions, the camera relies on Night Mode to light up the subject. These images are passable, but a bit grainy.
Pictures taken with the 8MP ultrawide camera have a slight tonal shift. The images are a tad softer and have cooler tones compared to the ones taken with the primary lens. The gap in detail becomes more apparent when you pixel peep. In limited lighting conditions, the Night Mode does a decent job of lighting up the subject, but the images look notably grainy.
Portraits taken with the Narzo Power are well-focused, but the smartphone tends to blur the edges of the subject. We would have preferred a slightly more intense background blur, too. The front-facing camera takes bright and clear selfies without messing with the skin tone and texture too much. The selfie camera and ultrawide lens can record 1,080p videos at 30fps. Meanwhile, the primary shooter can record 4K footage at 30fps.
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Verdict
The best way to describe the Realme Narzo Power is a power bank with a phone tacked on top. This doesn’t mean that the ‘phone’ part is an afterthought. The MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor ensures that you’re never left wanting more power for routine tasks. The Hyper Vision+ AI chip lets you play BGMI at 90fps. Furthermore, the Realme UI 7 is equipped with vibrant themes and AI features to make the everyday usage experience more fun. Casual users can easily get a 2-day battery life out of this device. If you’re embarking on a weekend getaway, you don’t need to pack your charger if you’ve got this phone in your pocket. The camera performance may be a bit flat, but it is a tradeoff that a lot of users will be willing to make for a stellar battery life.
Pros
- Bright display
- 2-day battery life
- AI features
Cons
- Front camera can’t record 4K videos
- Single speaker
