PhoneLifespan

15 Pro 5G vs P1 5G

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Winner

Realme 15 Pro 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $8.82 per month of safe use, while the P1 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($7.53/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 15 Pro 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 15 Pro 5G $330
Safe to buy$8.82/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029
Realme P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
15 Pro 5G 80P1 5G 70

The 15 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 6500 nits peak, hdr10+, curved.

Performance
15 Pro 5G 55P1 5G 52

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
15 Pro 5G 67P1 5G 55

The 15 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
15 Pro 5G 100P1 5G 80

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
15 Pro 5G 45P1 5G 26

The 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 15 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
15 Pro 5G 69P1 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec15 Pro 5GP1 5G
Price (street)$330$165
Display6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, HDR10+, curved6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery7,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7 mm165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight187 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 (also MIL-STD-810H)IP54
Supported untilJul 2029Apr 2028
15 Pro 5G 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.