PhoneLifespan

13 5G vs P1 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → P1 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).

Value Score: 13 5G 69 · 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 13 5G $160
Buy with care$6.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Realme P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
13 5G 70P1 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13 5G 42P1 5G 52

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

Camera
13 5G 55P1 5G 55

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

Battery
13 5G 80P1 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
13 5G 32P1 5G 26

The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 5 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
13 5G 69P1 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13 5GP1 5G
Price (street)$160$165
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g190 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilSep 2028Apr 2028

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