What phone should you look at if you want reliability, long battery life, an acceptable camera, and a design that reminds you of the very best flagships from a few years ago? You turn to Realme, which continues to make good phones at reasonable prices, with the new Realme 10 Pro+ being no exception. It has been my main phone for more than a week, and while I like it, I don’t love it — and that’s a problem. Here’s a closer look at why that is. The Realme 10 Pro+ you see in our photos is in the Hyperspace finish, which according to the company, has a “prism acceleration pattern” and “nebula particles.” This, in language we can understand, means the rear panel has a glitter ball effect and is also quite sparkly. It’s not the most masculine of finishes, but it really catches your eye and, in the right light, looks colorful and fun. It reminds me of the amazing work Huawei did to make the P30 Pro stand out like it did. If the Hyperspace finish isn’t for you, then the Realme 10 Pro+ comes in...
Two-day battery; Great general performance; Stereo speakers; Lightweight and eye-catching design;
No water resistance; No wireless charging; Wide-angle camera disappoints;