Everyone is talking about the Poco X8 Power launching today with its 10,000mAh battery. Fair enough, it sounds exciting. But here is something the hype cycle keeps skipping. Realme already sells a 10,000mAh phone in India, and it has been on shelves since January.
The Realme P4 Power was the first mainstream phone in the country to cross the 10,000mAh mark. Eight months later, it is still one of the most searched Realme phones in India, sitting comfortably under Rs 30,000.
What you actually get
- 10,000mAh battery. For a normal user this is a three day phone. Heavy users still get close to two days.
- 6.8 inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, so the big battery does not come with a dull screen.
- Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset. Not a gaming monster, but smooth for everything a regular person does.
- 50MP main camera that performs well in good light.
Who should buy this phone
If your day involves long travel, field work, deliveries, or you are simply tired of carrying a charger everywhere, this phone was built for you. Students in hostels with unreliable power points love this category for a reason.
One honest caution. A phone this size has weight. Hold it in a shop before ordering online if a heavy phone bothers you.
Buy now or wait for the Poco X8 Power?
The Poco launches today at noon. If its price undercuts the P4 Power, the fight gets interesting, and we will publish a direct comparison the moment real details are out. If you cannot wait, the P4 Power is a known quantity with eight months of user feedback behind it, and buying it on a no cost EMI plan or with an exchange offer brings the effective price down nicely during sale season.
Read our take on the whole segment in the Realme section, and check the battle article once the Poco numbers land.