PhoneLifespan

P3 Pro 5G vs P3 Ultra 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P3 Ultra 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: P3 Pro 5G 73 · P3 Ultra 5G 74 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Realme P3 Pro 5G $200
Buy with care$6.19/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029
Realme P3 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
P3 Pro 5G 70P3 Ultra 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Pro 5G 64P3 Ultra 5G 74

The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P3 Pro 5G 55P3 Ultra 5G 67

The P3 Ultra 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P3 Pro 5G 100P3 Ultra 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
P3 Pro 5G 38P3 Ultra 5G 40

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P3 Pro 5G 73P3 Ultra 5G 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Pro 5GP3 Ultra 5G
Price (street)$200$315
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1500 nits peak6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging80W wired80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.5 × 77.3 × 8 mm163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm
Weight190 g183 g
Water resistanceIP69 (also IP68/IP66)IP68/IP69
Supported untilFeb 2029Mar 2029

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