12 Pro+ vs P1 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme P1 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the P1 5G is supported until Apr 2028 at $7.53 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.47/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 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 Pro+ $300

Buy with care$15.47/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Realme P1 5G $165

Buy with care$7.53/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 Pro+ 70P1 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro+ 56P1 5G 52

The 12 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 Pro+ 79P1 5G 55

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 Pro+ 80P1 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 Pro+ 23P1 5G 26

The P1 5G is supported until Apr 2028 — 3 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value

12 Pro+ 63P1 5G 67

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

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro+	P1 5G
Price (street)	$300	$165
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm	165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight	196 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP54
Supported until	Jan 2028	Apr 2028

12 Pro+ full verdict →P1 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.