PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs P3 Ultra 5G

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Winner

Realme P3 Ultra 5G

The P3 Ultra 5G wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the 12+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $9.49 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · P3 Ultra 5G 74 — 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 P3 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70P3 Ultra 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52P3 Ultra 5G 74

The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67P3 Ultra 5G 67

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

Battery
12+ 5G 80P3 Ultra 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P3 Ultra 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24P3 Ultra 5G 40

The P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
12+ 5G 68P3 Ultra 5G 74

Overall value goes to the P3 Ultra 5G at $9.49 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GP3 Ultra 5G
Price (street)$215$315
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm
Weight190 g183 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68/IP69
Supported untilMar 2028Mar 2029
12+ 5G full verdict →P3 Ultra 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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