VP/Tech | Pursuing Greatness with the realme 14 Pro+ 5G
As people, we are always on the verge of looking for something new—a new job, a new hobby, a new beginning. Some call it indecisive, I call it the constant pursuit of greatness. We’re just not that afraid of elevating ourselves anymore and looking for what’s best for us.
And you know what? I might just have the perfect phone for our ever-changing/in constant pursuit of greatness nature—the realme 14 Pro+. I mean, it has the world’s first color-sensitive changing back panel, how fitting is that?
But seriously, this phone is packed with greatness! So, join us as we unpack what’s there to pursue from the realme 14 Pro+ in another edition of VP Tech.
Cameras
You know it’s good because we’re jumping straight to its cameras. Yup, the realme 14 Pro+ boasts a Triple Sony camera setup consisting of a 50MP Sony OIS Camera, a 50MP Sony Periscope Camera, and an 8MP Sony Wide Angle Camera. On the front, it sports a 32MP front-facing camera.
With flagship-level sensors, these cameras take great photos regardless of the setting or the time of day you’re shooting. The simplicity of taking pictures using the cameras enticed me the most. When in doubt, just pull it out without thinking and trust it will deliver.
The main rear camera can take photos with high clarity and detail. Images also came out vibrant, but not oversaturated to the point of cheapening the look. It looks sharp and sophisticated to the point of looking like it was taken using a professional point-and-shoot camera.
Meanwhile, the 50MP periscope telephoto lets you get into the nitty-gritty of everything. Give thinking ahead a new meaning with the realme 14 Pro+’s 120x SuperZoom. There’s a lot of AI involved in this process, but the result is sublime. There’s even built-in OIS for both the main and telephoto camera so rest assured that you’re relieved of those shaky and blurry shots.
The wide angle lens doesn’t only take 0.5x shots—it takes 0.6x shots giving you maximum coverage in every photo. Group shots, wide shots, name it, this handy wide-angle lens never misses (literally).
But it doesn’t stop there, the realme 14 Pro+ even has an Underwater mode that lets you take photos underwater without worries. It’s currently only available for fresh water though, so keep that in mind.
MagicGlow Triple Flash System
Do you want in on a secret? It’s not just the triple Sony Camera setup making these photos look great. The realme 14 Pro+ also boasts a MagicGlow Triple Flash System that ensures your pictures are well-lit any time of day.
We’ve seen a flash in a phone before, but have you seen three flashes with lights customizable to varying temperatures? I bet you haven’t.
In this age of Instagram, thirst traps, and aesthetics, the MagicGlow Triple Flash system elevates your photos by ensuring you’ll always find your light in your pocket. No more complaining over bad lighting, just turn the MagicGlow Triple Flash on and set it to your preferred temperature. Strike a post and leave it to the realme 14 Pro+ to make sure you constantly look your greatest.
Performance
But other than looking great, you must also feel great. After all what’s a phone if it doesn’t help you with your daily life? Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G processor, the realme 14 Pro+ delivers a smooth performance regardless of the task.
Paired with up to 26GB of total RAM and a massive 512GB of storage, buckle up for the level of optimization you’re about to experience. From content creation to gaming and your usual multitasking, the realme 14 Pro+ ensures you get the smoothest experience.
Let’s just say we burned countless hours of gaming using the realme 14 Pro+. You’ll have no trouble playing your MOBA games using this phone. It can even support up to 120FPS in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang with high graphic settings, which we enjoyed. Honor of Kings, Call of Duty, name your game, and let the realme 14 Pro+ do its thing.
For open-world games like Genshin Impact, you may opt for its default graphic settings for the smoothest gameplay possible. You can run it with a higher graphic setting, but you might start to encounter some frame drops from time to time.
Overall, the realme 14 Pro+ 5G performed smoothly and fast. It had no trouble keeping multiple apps open which is vital for a lifestyle that requires multitasking. It can even handle gaming and editing efficiently which I highly appreciate given the nature of my job in multimedia creation.
Battery
20% bigger compared to its predecessor, the realme 14 Pro+ 5G boasts a 6000mAh battery paired with an 80W SUPERVOOC charge. Now, we’ve spent enough time with the phone to know that this battery can last you more than a whole day of moderate use.
In fact, we don’t even need to bring power banks any more thanks to the realme 14 Pro+’s outstanding battery. In 2025, realme also ensures that this battery is durable as it is massive. The brand says this battery can retain 80% battery health even after 1,600 charging cycles which is impressive.
Furthermore, the 80W SUPERVOOC Charging also ensures that your charging patterns are stable, safe, and secure. It is also fast-charging reaching 50% from just 23 minutes of charging. Now that’s a phone fit for constantly pursuing the next great thing!
Build and Display
The realme 14 Pro+ comes in two colorways you can choose from: Pearl White and Suede Grey. We happen to have a Unique Pearl design that bears the world’s first color-sensitive changing back panel.
Normally, it sports this unique pearl design which will be different for each unit. The change begins when you expose this back panel to cold temperatures, specifically 16°C. It will then turn into this serene blue color that goes with the grooves of the original pearl design.
Not only that, the realme 14 Pro+ is also all-around waterproof. With IP69, IP68, IP66, and IP6x ratings, your phone’s surely protected from being submersed underwater and dust ingress.
As for its display, great is the first word that comes to mind. With a 6.83-inch 120Hz Bezel-less Quad Curve OLED display, your viewing experience feels nothing short of premium. It also feels grand in the sense that it is wide and vibrant enough to make you feel immersed in whatever you’re viewing.
Overall Thoughts
Listen, change is inevitable, especially if you have the realme 14 Pro+. I mean, the color-changing back speaks for itself, right? But seriously, this phone just makes you feel powerful when you use it.
It has great cameras that take ultra-clear photos, the MagicGlow triple flash system that makes you feel like a baddie, a powerful processor that powers up all your needs, a massive battery with fast charging, and a premium design. What more can you ask for? It’s the phone to bring along with you on your next leap of faith.
You can now get the realme 14 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB) and realme 14 Pro 5G (12GB+256GB) priced at PHP 27,999 and PHP 21,999, respectively. To commemorate its arrival, the Squad can visit any realme physical store nationwide from March 20-30, 2025, and receive a FREE TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 2 worth P1,799 when they purchase the realme 14 Series 5G.
For the Squad planning to buy online until March 27, you can grab the realme Pro+ 5G for as low as PHP 25,363 on the realme TikTok Shop bundled with a FREE realme Watch S2 with a steel wristband worth P4,499 until supplies last. Meanwhile, you can grab the realme 14 Pro 5G on the realme Shopee Flagship Store along with a FREE realme Watch S2 with a silicone wristband worth P3,999.
