PhoneLifespan

P1 5G vs Galaxy A34 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P1 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · Galaxy A34 5G 68 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
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G $180
Buy with care$8.49/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
P1 5G 70Galaxy A34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P1 5G 52Galaxy A34 5G 52

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
P1 5G 55Galaxy A34 5G 62

The Galaxy A34 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P1 5G 80Galaxy A34 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
P1 5G 26Galaxy A34 5G 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P1 5G 67Galaxy A34 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GGalaxy A34 5G
Price (street)$165$180
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Dimensity 1080
RAM6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g199 g
Water resistanceIP54IP67
Supported untilApr 2028Mar 2028

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