PhoneLifespan

P1 5G vs P3x 5G

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Winner

Realme P3x 5G

The P3x 5G wins this one, taking battery and software longevity decisively. Against the P1 5G it's also the sounder buy at $4.64 per month of safe use.

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · P3x 5G 73 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Realme P3x 5G $150
Buy with care$4.64/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display
P1 5G 70P3x 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P1 5G 52P3x 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
P1 5G 55P3x 5G 55

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

Battery
P1 5G 80P3x 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P3x 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P1 5G 26P3x 5G 38

The P3x 5G is supported until Feb 2029 — 10 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
P1 5G 67P3x 5G 73

Overall value goes to the P3x 5G at $4.64 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GP3x 5G
Price (street)$165$150
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)
RAM6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm165.7 × 76.2 × 7.99 mm
Weight190 g197 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68/IP69
Supported untilApr 2028Feb 2029

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.