PhoneLifespan

P1 5G vs Spark 40 Pro+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Spark 40 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · Spark 40 Pro+ 63 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
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ $290
Buy with care$11.76/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
P1 5G 70Spark 40 Pro+ 80

The Spark 40 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint.

Performance
P1 5G 52Spark 40 Pro+ 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
P1 5G 55Spark 40 Pro+ 55

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

Battery
P1 5G 80Spark 40 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Spark 40 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P1 5G 26Spark 40 Pro+ 29

The Spark 40 Pro+ is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
P1 5G 67Spark 40 Pro+ 63

Overall value goes to the P1 5G at $7.53 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GSpark 40 Pro+
Price (street)$165$290
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Helio G200
RAM6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm163.9 × 75.8 × 6.5 mm
Weight190 g160 g
Water resistanceIP54IP64
Supported untilApr 2028Jul 2028

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