PhoneLifespan

13 Pro+ vs P1 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · 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 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.48/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Realme P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
13 Pro+ 70P1 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13 Pro+ 56P1 5G 52

The 13 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
13 Pro+ 79P1 5G 55

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
13 Pro+ 84P1 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
13 Pro+ 31P1 5G 26

The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 4 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
13 Pro+ 64P1 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13 Pro+P1 5G
Price (street)$320$165
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight190 g190 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilAug 2028Apr 2028

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