Key Highlights
- Realme P3 Pro 5G competes in the sub Rs. 25,000 price category
- Offers powerful performance and reliable speeds
- Efficient with gaming
- Top rivals includes recently launched Realme 14 Plus and Vivo T4X
Realme is one of the leading brands in the mid-range Android smartphone market. The brand has been a adding new models to catalogue frequently with the most recent members being the P3X and the P3 Pro 5G. The latter has emerged as one of the best performance-oriented phones retailing under Rs. 25,000. Features like Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset optimised for enhanced speeds, clear and vibrant AMOLED screen, decent 50MP triple-lens camera setup makes helps it steal all the attention. But if you have to consider some alternates? Well, there are a few new phones from popular OEMs such as Vivo, Poco, and iQOO that give a stiff competition to the P3 Pro 5G in real-world scenarios. Here are the top Realme P3 Pro 5G alternates in 2025:
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Also Read: Vivo T4x 5G Review: Is This The Best Budget 5G Smartphone?
Nothing Phone (3a)
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Key Specs |
| Display size, Type | 6.77-inch, AMOLED |
| Resolution, refresh rate | 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP main+ 50MP telephoto+ 8MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 32MP |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 50W |

Nothing’s latest Phone (3a) pits itself as the strongest contenders against the Realme P3 Pro 5G. It uses the same Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor and has a decent package overall in terms of hardware. The pricing of the Nothing Phone (3a) starting at Rs. 23,999 is also another factor that makes it a suitable but if you are looking for a mid-range phone.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
| iQOO Z9s Pro | Key Specs |
| Display size, Type | 6.77-inch AMOLED |
| Resolution, refresh rate | 2392×1080, 120 Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP Sony IMX882 OIS (main) + 8MP (Ultra wide) |
| Front Camera | 16 MP with an f/2.45 aperture |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 5G |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 80W |
| Price | Rs. 22,999 starting |

With the mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset combined with up to 12GB RAM option, the iQOO Z9s Pro is another solid performance Android phone which competes against the Realme P3 Pro 5G. Besides it’s price range starting at Rs. 22,999 takes care of the affordability factor.
Also Read: Realme P3 Pro 5G Review: An All-Rounder Under Rs. 25,000?
Realme 14 Pro+ 5G
| Realme 14 Pro+ 5G | Key Specs |
| Display size, Type | 6.8-inch OLED |
| Resolution, refresh rate | 2800 x 1272 pixels, 120Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Sony IMX89 with OIS+ 8MP ultra-wide Camera+ 50MP Sony IMX882 |
| Front Camera | 32MP with an f/2.0 aperture |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 6000mAh |
| Fast Charging | 80W |
| Price | Rs. 29,999 starting |

Almost a similar yet better package specifically when we speak of cameras, the Realme 14 Pro+ 5G is also a better alternative to the Realme P3 Pro 5G. It uses the same Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset for performance delivery clubbed with up to 12GB and 128GB RAM, storage configuration options respectively. But for the better cameras, you’ll have to shell out some extra bucks as well as this handset comes with an asking price of Rs. 29,999.
Also Read: iQOO 13 Review: A Flagship Smartphone Built For Speed And Power
Poco X7 Pro 5G
| Poco X7 Pro | Key Specs |
| Display size, Type | 6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED |
| Resolution, refresh rate | 2712 x 1220 pixels, 120Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main with OIS+ 8MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 20MP |
| Chipset | Dimensity 8400 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 90W |
| Price | Rs. 27,999 starting |

Poco X7 Pro 5G equipped with the premium mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chipset is another alternate to the Realme P3 Pro 5G in India. Like the Realme 14 Pro+ 15G, this handset also is priced slightly on the higher side starting at Rs. 27,999. Better deal with this one of the sole 256GB storage variant, slightly faster charging speeds, and a bigger camera when compared to the Realme P3 Pro 5G.
Also Read: Realme 14 Pro Plus Review: Redefining Midrange Smartphone Luxury?
OnePlus Nord CE4 5G
| OnePlus Nord CE4 5G | Key Specs |
| Display size, Type | 6.7-inch, AMOLED |
| Resolution, refresh rate | 2412×1080 pixels. 120Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main Sony LYT600 with OIS+ 8MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 100W |
| Price | Rs. 23,999 starting |

OnePlus Nord has been amongst the top contending mid-range Android smartphone lineups. The Nord CE4 variant powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset comes as an reliable alternate to the Realme P3 Pro 5G in India. The price range starting at Rs. 23,999 doesn’t really burn a hole in the pockets too.
Also Read: Realme 14x 5G Review: Solid Build, Impressive Performance All In Budget
Conclusion
Realme P3 Pro 5G while being a solid package gets a strong competition from all the models listed above. For better cameras, you can look out for the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Realme 14 Pro+ 5G. But if performance remains your key preference then the iQOO Z9s and the Poco X7 Pro makes up for good buying options.