PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S23 FE edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P2 Pro 5G 68 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.79/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
P2 Pro 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,200mAh vs 4,500mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Galaxy S23 FE 34

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$260$164
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight180 g209 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilSep 2028Oct 2028

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