PhoneLifespan

13+ 5G vs P3 Ultra 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 P3 Ultra 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · 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 13+ 5G $215
Buy with care$8.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Realme P3 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.50/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
13+ 5G 70P3 Ultra 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13+ 5G 58P3 Ultra 5G 74

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

Camera
13+ 5G 67P3 Ultra 5G 67

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

Battery
13+ 5G 80P3 Ultra 5G 100

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

Software longevity
13+ 5G 32P3 Ultra 5G 39

The P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 7 months longer than the 13+ 5G.

Value
13+ 5G 70P3 Ultra 5G 74

Overall value goes to the P3 Ultra 5G at $9.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec13+ 5GP3 Ultra 5G
Price (street)$215$315
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging80W wired80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm
Weight185 g183 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68/IP69
Supported untilSep 2028Mar 2029

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