While the realme 15 Series 5G is best known for its impressive camera system, sleek design, and powerful performance, there’s a lot more happening beneath the surface.
Tucked inside its clean interface are handy, lesser-known tools that quietly make everyday moments smoother, whether it’s shaking the phone to launch the camera in a flash, adjusting brightness for clearer outdoor viewing, or turning notifications into a soft pulse of light. These are the kinds of features that may not always make the spec sheet, but make everyday life a little easier when the situation calls for it.
Below are some of the ‘hidden features’ of the realme 15 Series 5G that not everyone knows, but definitely should.
1. Shake to Launch: Light or Camera in a Flash
A simple double shake is all it takes to instantly open the camera or flashlight – perfect for quick moments, from power interruptions to spontaneous photo ops.
How to activate: Settings → Accessibility & convenience → Gestures & motions → Shake to launch
2. Extra Brightness for Outdoor Clarity
Whether under harsh sunlight or in bright outdoor conditions, the Extra Brightness mode lets users manually boost screen brightness beyond the usual range for clearer visibility.
How to activate: Settings → Display & brightness → Extra brightness
(Note: This may consume more battery power as the display draws additional energy.)
3. Free Call: Stay Connected Even Without Signal
A unique feature for when users are in areas with poor signal – such as concerts, elevators, or basements – Free Call enables Bluetooth-based calls to nearby compatible realme devices. It’s a quiet lifesaver for those “no signal” moments.
How to activate: Settings → Mobile network → Free Call
(Feature available only on select realme devices including the realme 15 Series 5G.)
4. Air Gestures: Hands-Free Control
With Air Gestures, users can scroll through social apps or answer calls without touching the screen — handy when cooking, doing laundry, or washing hands. Gestures work across apps like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
How to activate: Settings → Accessibility & convenience → Smart Sensing → Air Gestures
5. IR Remote: The Ultimate Home Control
Turn the phone into a universal remote for household appliances, including TVs, air conditioners, projectors, and robot vacuums. It’s pre-installed in the phone’s Tool Suite and supports a wide range of brands.
Where to find: Tools Folder → IR Remote (Can also be typed into the search bar on the home screen)
6. Quick Launch for Instant Access
The Quick Launch feature lets users assign up to five shortcuts accessible directly via the fingerprint sensor, whether it’s calling a loved one, opening Notes, or launching a go-to app.
How to activate: Settings → Accessibility & convenience → Quick Launch
7. Screen-off Gestures
An old favorite from the early days of realme smartphones. Activate certain functions by double-tapping or drawing shapes and lines on the display when turned off. You can do things like opening the camera app with a circle, turning on the flashlight with a “V”, doing music control with these ( II, >, or < ), or launching apps by drawing these (Ʌ, M, W) while the screen is off.
How to activate: Settings → Accessibility & convenience → Gestures & motions → Screen-off gestures
Bonus: AI Editor Tools That Elevate Every Photo
The new AI-powered editing tools make post-processing effortless.
AI Recompose automatically suggests better framing, aspect ratios, and filters to elevate photos with a professional touch.
AI Perfect Shot fixes closed eyes or subtle expressions by intelligently scanning photos from the gallery that feature the same person’s face to improve the overall shot.
The realme 15 Series 5G proves that innovation doesn’t always need to shout. With thoughtful features designed for convenience, flexibility, and creativity, the series stands out not just for its performance but for how seamlessly it complements everyday life.
Fans can now get their hands on the realme 15 Series 5G, available nationwide through realme’s partner retailers. To know more updates on the realme 15 Series 5G, follow realme’s official website and Facebook page.
