PhoneLifespan

P1 5G vs Poco M7 Plus 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 Plus 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco M7 Plus 5G is supported until Aug 2029 at $4.34 per month of safe use, while the P1 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($7.53/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · Poco M7 Plus 5G 75 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
Xiaomi Poco M7 Plus 5G $165
Safe to buy$4.34/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
P1 5G 70Poco M7 Plus 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P1 5G 52Poco M7 Plus 5G 46

The P1 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P1 5G 55Poco M7 Plus 5G 55

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

Battery
P1 5G 80Poco M7 Plus 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco M7 Plus 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P1 5G 26Poco M7 Plus 5G 45

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is supported until Aug 2029 — 16 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value
P1 5G 67Poco M7 Plus 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 Plus 5G at $4.34 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecP1 5GPoco M7 Plus 5G
Price (street)$165$165
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6nm)
RAM6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm168.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight190 g217 g
Water resistanceIP54IP64
Supported untilApr 2028Aug 2029

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