Realme 11 Pro Plus: At a time when smartphones are becoming more expensive with each release, Realme has managed to set itself apart and do justice by giving features at a price people can afford.
The Realme 11 Pro+ 5G is a perfect representation of that ethos. It is not just another mid-range phone and it feels like a flagship in disguise.
Despite being launched as the older of two siblings in the Realme 11 series, the Pro+ isn’t just about chasing spec.
It’s design, performance, and a camera system that makes us drool — all crammed into a package that’s difficult to ignore. But is it all bark and no bite? Let’s find out.
A Design That Turns Heads
The Realme 11 Pro+ makes a big style statement straight out of the box. Marvita by Mikol -now this is a premium slim iPhone cover, co-designed with a former Gucci designer, and the vegan leather back with a stitched pattern just exudes premium.
It comes in chic colour variants such as the Sunrise Beige and Oasis Green, that spell luxury and class.
The curved AMOLED display enhances its flagship feels, and it even feels good in the hand — there’s a nice heft, without being too heavy, or too slippery.
It is the rare phone that you will not only want to use, but also to flaunt.
A Stunning Display Experience
And up front, there’s a 6.7-inch Full HD+ curved AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It’s bright, punchy and buttery smooth.
Scrolling Instagram, watching a movie or gaming, everything is immersive. The rounded edges give it a nice glossy appearance that you find in more expensive phones, and 2160Hz PWM dimming guarantees minimal eye fatigue when looking at the screen for prolonged periods of time.
Touch response is smooth, and while brightness doesn’t quite go as high as outside use would possibly require, it’s enough, and color accuracy is pretty good too.
Can’t grumble here — in a mid-eyedroid there is flagship level display.
Cameras That Exceed Expectations
And here’s where the Realme 11 Pro+ really lights up the stage: its 200MP main camera. Yes, you read that right.
With Samsung’s HP3 sensor at its core, complete with OIS, this phone can take some incredible photos. Pictures are crisp,clear and the colors are vivid but not over saturated.
There’s also an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro, but they’re there more for backup than for show stopping. As you see above, the primary sensor does most of the heavy lifting.
Portraits are sharp, low-light shots are impressive with the help of night mode, and you can shoot 4K video at 30fps.
The action is shooting with the 32MP front-facing camera, which does selfies justice – clear and balanced, not overly-processed (unless you want it to be).
Lagless Performance
Under the hood, it’s got the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chip, with a choice of 8GB or 12GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
Daily usage is buttery smooth — be it transitioning between apps, streaming, or some light gaming, the phone manages just fine.
It doesn’t run hardcore games but can play BGMI and Asphalt 9 on medium-high settings without much lag.
And for what it’s worth, Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 is snappy and offers a ton of customization without getting too bloated.
Battery & Charging: Fast and Dependable
The 5000mAh battery conveniently lasts long enough to get you through a full day of heavy use and it can be pushed to the second day with light use.
And if, by some miracle, you do run out of juice, you’ll be able to charge up quickly thanks to the 100W SuperVOOC fast charger (yes, in the box!) charges the phone completely in about 30 minutes. No more long waits tethered to the wall.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Design that’s at another levelThe design of P Smart follows the legacy of P series and comes with a new reflection vegan leather rear that is poised to elevate the essence of this design to the next level.
Gorgeous 120Hz curved AMOLED screen
200MP main camera with OIS (yes)
Super-fast 100W charging
Great battery life
Perfect for everyday use with all functions such as navigation and music available at your finger tip.
Cons:
The ultra wide and macro lenses seem like afterthoughts
No IP rating for water resistance You won’t find fitness features here either.
No wireless charging
Slight bloatware in Realme UI
Not ideal for high-end gaming
Realme 11 Pro Plus: Final Verdict
The Realme 11 Pro+ 5G offers an exciting blend of premium design, cutting-edge camera tech and fast charging — and crucially, all at a price that’s not going to break the bank.
It doesn’t just follow the others — it sets a trend, especially when it comes to the design and the camera.
If you are in the market for a sleek smartphone which offers nothing less than the essentials and style, the Realme 11 Pro+ is one of the best looking smartphones to consider under ₹30,000. It’s more than a phone; it’s a statement.