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P1 5G vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Winner

Realme P1 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the P1 5G is supported until Apr 2028 at $7.53 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra runs out in Feb 2028 ($16.94/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 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 Ultra $339
Buy with care$16.94/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
P1 5G 70Galaxy S23 Ultra 90

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, ltpo 1–120hz, 1750 nits peak.

Performance
P1 5G 52Galaxy S23 Ultra 85

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

Camera
P1 5G 55Galaxy S23 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P1 5G 80Galaxy S23 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
P1 5G 26Galaxy S23 Ultra 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P1 5G 67Galaxy S23 Ultra 76

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.94 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GGalaxy S23 Ultra
Price (street)$165$339
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM6GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight190 g234 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Feb 2028

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