Realme 14 5G is a feature-packed smartphone for serious gamers

Usually, when we buy a new gaming smartphone, we tend to go for a flagship device. The one with the most powerful hardware, that’s unless we are short on cash. That’s when we go for mid-rangers and affordable options. But these devices may not have the most suitable hardware for gaming.

Realme’s latest smartphone, however, tackles this problem by offering gaming-ready hardware in the affordable segment. The all-new Realme 14 5G is just the smartphone for gamers, starting from its 120Hz high refresh rate screen to its Snapdragon chipset and vapor chamber cooling.

The device also has a big battery with bypass charging support, allowing you to have an uninterrupted gaming experience. If these features piqued your interest, read on to learn more about the gaming phone.

What’s special about the Realme 14 5G?

The Realme 14 5G boasts a Mecha Design, which is exclusive to the Mecha Silver colourway. This design reflects the phone’s personality, thanks to the metallic silver shade and patterned look. It sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and an enjoyable gaming experience.

At the helm, it’s powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The smartphone comes with added features like GT Boost mode to improve the overall gaming experience.

Hardware-wise, it also houses a 6050mm² aerospace-grade cooling system for maintaining cool during intense PUBG and Free Fire sessions.

Other than this, the smartphone is equipped with a gigantic 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. What’s interesting is that it also supports bypass charging, which lets the phone draw power directly from the wall adapter instead of charging the battery inside.

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The device also has a good camera system, featuring a 50MP main sensor and a secondary unit. The main sensor supports optical image stabilisation (OIS) for stable footage. Upfront, there’s a 16MP selfie snapper.

What’s more? The smartphone supports IP66, IP68, and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance, ensuring you stay worry-free. For connectivity, there’s 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. Lastly, the device boots on Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0 and comes with a few AI features for gaming, like AI Motion Control and AI Ultra Touch Control.

How much does the Realme 14 5G cost?

Coming to pricing, the Realme 14 5G starts at 11,999 Thai Baht (about Rs 30,400) for the base 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. For 13,999 Thai Baht (about Rs 35,400), you get double the storage, i.e., 512GB.

As of now, the Realme 14 5G is available only in Thailand. However, we expect it to launch in more markets, including India. Until then, you can check out its alternatives in the same price range, like the OnePlus Nord 4 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. Both offer a mix of powerful hardware and capable cameras.