PhoneLifespan

P3 Pro 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → P3 Pro 5G (supported until Feb 2029); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)).

Value Score: P3 Pro 5G 73 · 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 P3 Pro 5G $200
Buy with care$6.19/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.79/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
P3 Pro 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Pro 5G 64Galaxy S23 FE 65

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
P3 Pro 5G 55Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P3 Pro 5G 100Galaxy S23 FE 70

6,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the P3 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P3 Pro 5G 38Galaxy S23 FE 34

The P3 Pro 5G is supported until Feb 2029 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value
P3 Pro 5G 73Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Pro 5GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$200$164
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1500 nits peak6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging80W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163.5 × 77.3 × 8 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g209 g
Water resistanceIP69 (also IP68/IP66)IP68
Supported untilFeb 2029Oct 2028

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