PhoneLifespan

P1 5G vs Galaxy S23

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → P1 5G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · Galaxy S23 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 P1 5G $165
Buy with care$7.53/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 $175
Buy with care$8.74/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
P1 5G 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P1 5G 52Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P1 5G 55Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P1 5G 80Galaxy S23 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the P1 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P1 5G 26Galaxy S23 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P1 5G 67Galaxy S23 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GGalaxy S23
Price (street)$165$175
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging45W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight190 g168 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Feb 2028

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