PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Galaxy S23+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → P2 Pro 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).

Value Score: P2 Pro 5G 68 · 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 P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
P2 Pro 5G 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Galaxy S23+ 85

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

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Galaxy S23+ 79

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

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Galaxy S23+ 74

5,200mAh vs 4,700mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Galaxy S23+ 24

The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Galaxy S23+ 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GGalaxy S23+
Price (street)$260$206
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight180 g196 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilSep 2028Feb 2028

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