PhoneLifespan

P1 5G vs Galaxy S23+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 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+ 69 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+ $206
Buy with care$10.29/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+ 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — 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+ 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GGalaxy S23+
Price (street)$165$206
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight190 g196 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Feb 2028

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