PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs P1 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → P1 5G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → 12+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Realme P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70P1 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52P1 5G 52

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
12+ 5G 67P1 5G 55

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12+ 5G 80P1 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24P1 5G 26

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12+ 5G 68P1 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GP1 5G
Price (street)$215$165
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g190 g
Water resistanceIP54IP54
Supported untilMar 2028Apr 2028

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