Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition review: Fire, leather, and a bit of magic

When Realme announced a Game of Thrones collaboration in 2025, it felt like an odd but intriguing move. The show ended years ago, and pop culture has since moved on. But nostalgia is a powerful force, and Realme’s 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition, priced at Rs 44,999 in India, plays squarely to that, blending fantasy nostalgia with a clever bit of design engineering.

A Collector’s Unboxing Experience

Before you even power it on, the unboxing feels more like opening a collector’s chest than a phone box. The packaging is made of real wood and opens like a book, revealing artwork of dragon eyes merging into the Iron Throne. Inside sits a miniature Iron Throne replica that doubles as a phone stand, easily one of the most imaginative accessories I’ve seen bundled with a smartphone.

There’s more: a scroll with hidden text that only appears in sunlight, a custom black-and-gold charger, a themed silicone case, and postcards featuring key Game of Thrones characters. Every layer feels designed for drama, and Realme has nailed that theatrical reveal.

Design: Fire Meets Craft

The Dragonfire Black finish is the real showpiece. The vegan leather back features a 3D Targaryen sigil, and the camera island gleams with golden trim. Around it, engraved house sigils shimmer subtly under light, anchored by the words Fire and Blood. It’s equal parts elegant and bold.

Then there’s the party trick: the back changes colour when heated. When the surface temperature crosses around 43°C, the black leather shifts to a fiery red, a nod to the Targaryens’ affinity for dragons and flame. It’s fleeting, cooling quickly back to black, but it’s one of those details that makes people stop and stare.

Software: A Touch of Westeros

Once powered on, the phone greets you with a custom Targaryen animation and “Dragonfire” UI. The lockscreen features a glowing dragon motif, and the always-on display echoes that design. There are two new camera filters, King’s Landing and Winterfell, which add warm or icy tones to your photos. Even the fingerprint scanner animation mimics the Targaryen crest.

Then there are themed icons, ringtones, sound effects and wallpapers.

Hardware and Performance

Underneath all the flair lies the same hardware as the standard Realme 15 Pro. That means a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. Performance is strong and consistent; gaming, multitasking, and photography all hold up well. The AMOLED display is sharp and fluid, and the camera setup continues to deliver crisp, contrasty shots.

Battery life is solid too, with a 7,000mAh unit and 80W SuperVOOC charging. You can go from near-empty to full in about half an hour, which fits perfectly with the fiery theme of the phone.

Verdict: A Flaming Symbol of Fandom

The Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Limited Edition is a fascinating creation not for what it adds technically, but for how it feels. The attention to physical detail, the colour-changing back, and that Iron Throne stand make it a collectable piece rather than just another smartphone variant.

For Rs 44,999, you’re paying for craftsmanship, nostalgia, and presentation. If you’re a casual user, the standard 15 Pro makes more sense. But if you’re a fan of Westeros, dragons, and things that catch the eye, this limited edition is a fiery keepsake that proudly wears its theme on its sleeve.