PhoneLifespan

12 4G vs P1 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 4G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → P1 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · P1 5G 67 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 4G $175
Buy with care$7.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Realme P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 4G 70P1 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12 4G 36P1 5G 52

The P1 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 4G 55P1 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
12 4G 80P1 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12 4G 29P1 5G 26

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
12 4G 63P1 5G 67

Overall value goes to the P1 5G at $7.53 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 4GP1 5G
Price (street)$175$165
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight187 g190 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilJul 2028Apr 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.