PhoneLifespan

P3 Pro 5G vs Galaxy S23+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → P3 Pro 5G (supported until Feb 2029); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).

Value Score: P3 Pro 5G 73 · 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 P3 Pro 5G $200
Buy with care$6.19/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
P3 Pro 5G 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Pro 5G 64Galaxy S23+ 85

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

Camera
P3 Pro 5G 55Galaxy S23+ 79

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

Battery
P3 Pro 5G 100Galaxy S23+ 74

6,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the P3 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P3 Pro 5G 38Galaxy S23+ 24

The P3 Pro 5G is supported until Feb 2029 — 12 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value
P3 Pro 5G 73Galaxy S23+ 69

Overall value goes to the P3 Pro 5G at $6.19 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Pro 5GGalaxy S23+
Price (street)$200$206
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1500 nits peak6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging80W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163.5 × 77.3 × 8 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight190 g196 g
Water resistanceIP69 (also IP68/IP66)IP68
Supported untilFeb 2029Feb 2028

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