Realme P4R vs Samsung Galaxy M56: Best Phone Under Rs 25,000

Realme has launched the P4R 5G in India at Rs 18,999, putting an 8,000mAh battery and a 144Hz display on the same shelf as Samsung’s Galaxy M56 5G. The M56 5G arrived in India on April 17, 2025, and still anchors the upper end of the sub-Rs 25,000 segment with a Super AMOLED+ screen, the Exynos 1480 chip, and a 6-year software promise.

Realme is leaning on capacity. Samsung is leaning on display, silicon, and software longevity. Both phones share 45W wired charging and a 50-megapixel main camera, but they answer what a budget flagship should optimise for in opposite directions.

Realme Lands the P4R 5G in India, Led by an 8,000mAh Battery

Realme introduced the P4R 5G in India with the segment’s largest battery cell, an 8,000mAh Titan pack, as the headline. The phone starts at Rs 18,999 for the 4GB + 128GB base variant, with the 6GB + 128GB and 6GB + 256GB trims priced at Rs 20,999 and Rs 22,999. Realme’s newsroom also lists an effective starting price of Rs 16,999 with bank offers, per the P4R 5G’s official launch announcement.

The phone sits inside Realme’s battery-focused P series, the same line that brought the 10,001mAh Realme P4 Power to market earlier this year. The P4R 5G is the second-largest battery in the family, built around a 6.8-inch 144Hz Sunlight Display, the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and Realme UI 7.0. Realme says the device holds 80 percent battery health after 7 years or 1,600 charging cycles, a longevity pitch that mirrors the long software-support commitments Samsung makes on its own midrange line. The 8.8mm body weighs 224 grams and ships with an ArmorShell frame, MIL-STD-810H shock resistance, and IP65 dust and water splash protection.

Pre-orders are live on Realme India’s site and Flipkart in three colourways, Titanium Glare, Silver Glare, and Lavender Glare, with open sales scheduled for June 17. Realme is also pushing the P4R 5G as a casual-gaming device, citing a 5,300mm² AirFlow Vapour Chamber, Bypass Charging, and stable 60fps support in BGMI and Free Fire.

Samsung’s M56 5G Has Been on the Shelf for Over a Year

The Galaxy M56 5G launched in India on April 17, 2025, replacing the M55 in Samsung’s online-focused M series lineup, per the M56 5G’s official launch announcement. Samsung’s introductory pricing set the 8GB + 128GB variant at INR 24,999 and the 8GB + 256GB variant at INR 27,999, each inclusive of a INR 3,000 instant bank discount that brings the effective entry price to INR 21,999. The phone ships in Light Green and Black, 30 percent slimmer than the M55 it replaced.

It’s the slimmest phone in its segment, yet built to last, featuring Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both the front and back, making it the toughest M series phone ever.

So said Akshay S Rao, Director of MX Business at Samsung India, in the launch release. The M56 5G is 7.2mm thin and weighs 180 grams, with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both the front and back. Under the hood sits Samsung’s in-house 4nm Exynos 1480 chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM and One UI 7. Samsung has committed the device to 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches, the longest in the price band.

Display: A 144Hz LCD vs a Super AMOLED+

Realme’s 6.8-inch 144Hz Sunlight Display and Samsung’s 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ panel are the two clearest points of difference in the comparison. The Realme LCD runs at HD+ resolution (1570 x 720), while the Samsung panel is FHD+ (1080 x 2340) and uses Super AMOLED+ technology.

The 144Hz refresh on the Realme gives it a clear edge in headline smoothness. Samsung caps the M56 5G at 120Hz, lower on paper, but the AMOLED panel’s per-pixel contrast, deep blacks, and outdoor visibility through Vision Booster technology are qualities LCD cannot match. Both phones quote 1200 nits of peak brightness, with Samsung measuring in High Brightness Mode and Realme in peak mode. The trade-off is the classic LCD-versus-AMOLED argument: smoothness and battery efficiency on one side, contrast and pixel density on the other.

Realme’s display is paired with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button, while Samsung uses an in-display optical reader on the AMOLED. For buyers who consume a lot of video or read on their phones, the Samsung panel’s pixel density and contrast will outweigh Realme’s 144Hz advantage; for buyers scrolling social feeds and casual gaming, the smoother LCD will hold more appeal.

Battery and Charging: The Realme Lead Is Hard to Dispute

Battery capacity is where the two phones diverge most. Realme packs an 8,000mAh Titan cell inside an 8.8mm body, with 45W wired fast charging and bypass charging that routes power around the battery during gaming. Samsung’s M56 5G uses a 5,000mAh cell with the same 45W wired ceiling, supported by what Samsung calls Super Fast Charging. Realme’s longevity claim goes further: the company says the P4R 5G retains 80 percent battery health after 7 years or 1,600 charging cycles.

In real terms, Realme’s newsroom says the P4R 5G delivers up to three days of use on a full charge, while Samsung’s M56 5G packs a 5,000mAh cell aimed at long browsing, gaming, and binge-watching sessions. Realme’s launch marketing puts the 8,000mAh cell at the top of the segment for endurance. Buyers who commute, travel, or simply do not want to think about charging every night will feel the difference immediately.

Charging speeds match at 45W wired on both phones. Realme positions the P4R 5G as a casual-gaming device with Bypass Charging and a 5,300mm² AirFlow Vapour Chamber, alongside wired reverse charging that lets it top up earbuds or another phone in a pinch, a feature the M56 5G does not match. Samsung counters with its own vapour cooling chamber inside the M56 5G, paired with the more power-efficient 4nm Exynos 1480 silicon. Realme’s launch materials call the 5,300mm² AirFlow design the segment’s only vapour chamber of that size.

The combined effect is that Realme ships with the larger battery cell, while Samsung pairs its smaller cell with the more power-efficient 4nm Exynos 1480 chipset.

Performance, Software, and the Multi-Year Gap

On the performance side, the two phones use chipsets that sit in different price tiers. The Realme P4R 5G runs MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300, a 6nm budget 5G processor designed for everyday tasks. The Samsung Galaxy M56 5G runs the in-house 4nm Exynos 1480, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage in the 8GB + 256GB variant.

The Exynos 1480 is the more capable chip, built on a smaller process node that gives it better power efficiency and a stronger graphics pipeline. Samsung paired it with LPDDR5X memory and a vapour cooling chamber aimed at sustained mobile gaming. The Realme P4R 5G counters with up to 14GB of Dynamic RAM expansion and the 5,300mm² AirFlow Vapour Chamber to keep the Dimensity 6300 stable under load. For buyers running heavy multitasking, AI features, or longer BGMI sessions, the Exynos 1480 has the headroom; for light use, social media, and casual games, the Dimensity 6300 holds up.

The bigger gap is software support, and our One UI 8.5 rollout coverage lays out the wider Samsung update pace. Samsung has committed the M56 5G to 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches, with One UI 7 in the box. Realme ships the P4R 5G with Realme UI 7.0 and has promised 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches, a much shorter window that buyers keeping a phone past year three will feel directly.

Cameras: One Strong Sensor vs a Versatile Triple

The camera story is the most evenly matched area of the comparison, and also the one with the most obvious hardware difference. Realme’s P4R 5G carries a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture plus a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. An 8-megapixel selfie camera sits up front on the Realme. Samsung’s M56 5G pairs a 50-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilisation, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, a 2-megapixel macro, and a 12-megapixel front camera with HDR.

Samsung’s triple setup gives buyers genuine focal-length flexibility: ultrawide for landscapes and groups, macro for close-ups, and OIS on the main sensor for shake reduction. The 12-megapixel HDR selfie camera records 4K 30fps video in 10-bit HDR, the same 4K 30fps cap as the rear camera, both framed in HDR. Realme’s dual-rear setup leans on AI software: AI Eraser 2.0, AI Ultra Clarity, AI Unblur, and AI Portrait Glow, all designed to lift everyday shots after the fact. The 8-megapixel selfie camera on the P4R 5G is competent for social posts but sits well below the M56 5G’s front camera on raw spec.

Pricing, Configurations, and Which One to Buy

Realme’s P4R 5G has the cheaper starting price, and Samsung’s M56 5G has the higher RAM tier at the top end. The two phones do not overlap on storage and RAM at every configuration, which is worth mapping out before deciding.

Realme’s three variants start at Rs 18,999 for 4GB + 128GB, step up to Rs 20,999 for 6GB + 128GB, and top out at Rs 22,999 for 6GB + 256GB. Samsung ships the M56 5G only in 8GB + 128GB at INR 24,999 introductory and 8GB + 256GB at INR 27,999, each inclusive of a INR 3,000 instant bank discount, and the phone is still listed on the M56 5G’s product page for cross-checking current pricing. Realme’s 4GB base variant is cheaper than Samsung’s cheapest 8GB option, while Samsung’s 8GB tier offers more RAM at the same storage.

Each phone suits a different kind of buyer, and the choice depends on which trade-off matters more. For buyers who want the most battery, the cheapest entry, and a smoother 144Hz panel, the Realme P4R 5G is the better fit. For buyers who want a more polished display, a faster chipset, and multi-year software support, the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G is the more capable of the two. Buyers shopping on a strict Rs 25,000 ceiling have a clear budget flagship choice in the Realme, while buyers willing to spend an extra few thousand rupees get a more complete package from Samsung.

• Buy the Realme P4R 5G if battery life, entry price, and a smoother 144Hz LCD matter more than display quality, chipset speed, and long software support.
• Buy the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G if an AMOLED panel, OIS camera, the Exynos 1480, and 6 years of software updates matter more than battery size and entry price.
• Time your purchase with a bank card offer, since the Realme P4R 5G’s effective Rs 16,999 starting price and the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G’s effective INR 21,999 starting price both depend on the instant bank discount that Realme and Samsung have built into the launch pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Realme P4R 5G better for battery life than the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G?

Yes, by a wide margin on paper. The Realme P4R 5G ships with an 8,000mAh Titan cell that Realme says lasts up to three days on a full charge and holds 80 percent capacity after 7 years or 1,600 charging cycles. The Samsung Galaxy M56 5G uses a 5,000mAh cell that Samsung’s launch materials say enables long sessions of browsing, gaming, and binge watching.

Does the Realme P4R 5G support fast charging, and at what wattage?

Yes. The Realme P4R 5G supports 45W wired fast charging through its USB-C port, the same ceiling as the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G’s 45W Super Fast Charging. Realme also lists Bypass Charging for thermal management during long gaming sessions and wired reverse charging for topping up earbuds or accessories.

How long will each phone receive software updates?

Samsung has committed the Galaxy M56 5G to 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches, with One UI 7 in the box at launch. Realme ships the P4R 5G with Realme UI 7.0 and has promised 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches. For buyers keeping a phone past the three-year mark, the Samsung commitment is the more meaningful of the two.

What is the launch price of the Realme P4R 5G in India?

The Realme P4R 5G starts at Rs 18,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant, with the 6GB + 128GB and 6GB + 256GB trims at Rs 20,999 and Rs 22,999. Realme’s newsroom also lists an effective starting price of Rs 16,999 with bank offers in place. Pre-orders are live, and open sales begin June 17 on Realme India’s site and Flipkart.

Is the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G still worth buying in 2026?

The Galaxy M56 5G launched in India on April 17, 2025, more than a year before the Realme P4R 5G. Its introductory pricing of INR 24,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, with a INR 3,000 instant bank discount included, still places it squarely in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment. Its Super AMOLED+ panel, 4nm Exynos 1480 silicon, and 6-year software commitment keep it competitive against newer rivals, even if it trails the Realme on raw battery capacity and entry price.