PhoneLifespan

12 Pro vs P1 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P1 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

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 $245
Buy with care$12.65/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 46P1 5G 52

The P1 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) 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
Spec12 ProP1 5G
Price (street)$245$165
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g190 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Apr 2028

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