Design and Build Quality

Available in Monet Gold and Emerald Green, the 13 Pro+ sports a refined design aesthetic. It has thin bezels surrounding the 6.7-inch AMOLED display for an impressive 90.6% screen-to-body ratio. Build quality is excellent with a glass front and back joined by an aluminum alloy frame. Realme has included IP65 dust and water resistance.

At 161.3 x 73.9 x 8.2mm and 185.5/190g, it’s compact and lightweight compared to other high-end devices. The curved edges and tapered rear make for extreme comfort during extended use. Overall, Realme has delivered a handsome and well-constructed package befitting of its flagship ambitions.

Display

The 13 Pro+’s AMOLED panel is simply stunning. It supports HDR10+ and offers peak brightness of up to 2000 nits with amazing clarity, contrast, and viewing angles. The 120Hz refresh rate provides seamless scrolling and navigation. Realme has also included 10-bit color depth, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and Corning’s latest Gorilla Glass 7i for protection.

With a 1080p resolution on a 6.7-inch diagonal, pixel density comes out to 394PPI – sharp enough for all content. Advanced features like Always On Display and 360Hz touch sampling further enhance the user experience. The 13 Pro+ arguably has one of the best displays in its price bracket.

Performance and Hardware

Powering the device is Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 flagship-level processor. With its combination of high-performance and efficient ARM cores, the device flies through graphics-intensive games and heavy apps without breaking a sweat.

Realme is offering the 13 Pro+ in 8GB/12GB RAM variants with 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 storage that can’t be expanded. The Adreno 710 GPU ensures smooth graphics while the large vapor chamber cooling system keeps thermals in check. Realme UI 5 provides an optimized software experience.

Cameras

The triple rear camera module is high-end. It consists of a 50MP main, 50MP 3x telephoto, and 8MP ultra-wide lens. Features like OIS, dual native ISO, and multi-directional PDAF ensure sharper shots. A capable 32MP front camera with 4K video rounds off the package.

Early tests show the 13 Pro+ captures a good amount of fine details with natural colors and a wide dynamic range in various lighting. The tele lens provides clear 3x optical zoom. 4K video recording from all snappers also produces stabilized footage.

Battery and Charging

A 5,200mAh battery with 80W SuperDart charging keeps the phone powered through heavy usage. Realme claims topping up from 1-50% takes just 19 minutes which is among the fastest in any price segment. 0-100% takes under an hour, on par with flagship offerings.

Endurance is where the 13 Pro+ truly excels – early usage shows it lasting over 13 hours with intensive use like gaming on 120Hz display and 5G. Stamina mode further enhances longevity.

Early Impressions

Preliminary reviews praise the 13 Pro+’s balanced spec sheet, premium craftsmanship, stunning 120Hz AMOLED, and flagship-level battery/charging capabilities. At its sub-Rs 30,000 launch price, it delivers an experience comparable to devices twice its cost.

Realme appears to have crafted not just a mid-ranger but a true high-end flagship killer with the 13 Pro+. With continued software support and competitive pricing, it promises to shake up the premium segment. Early signs point to the 13 Pro+ being Realme’s most accomplished device yet.