P3 Ultra 5G vs P4 Pro 5G
Winner
Realme P4 Pro 5G
Lifespan decides this one: the P4 Pro 5G is supported until Aug 2029 at $7.61 per month of safe use, while the P3 Ultra 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.88/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: P3 Ultra 5G 74 · P4 Pro 5G 72 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A 6000mAh, IP69-rated P-series flagship with the Dimensity 8350 Ultra and a big, slim AMOLED, supported to 2029.
Pick it if
- ✓ Battery-life users
- ✓ Value performance
Skip it if
- ✗ You want 120W charging
- ✗ You need fast USB
A value-flagship-lite with a curved 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED, a 7,000mAh battery and an official 3 OS / 4 security-year promise, let down mainly by a step back to IP66 durability.
Pick it if
- ✓ Value buyers who want a big battery and long support
- ✓ Media and gaming on a budget
Skip it if
- ✗ You need submersion-grade waterproofing
- ✗ You want a versatile zoom camera
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The P4 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch curved 1.5k amoled (1280x2800), 144hz, up to 6500 nits peak, gorilla glass 7i.
The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The P4 Pro 5G is supported until Aug 2029 — 5 months longer than the P3 Ultra 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
How water resistant is the Realme P3 Ultra?
It carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, making it dust-tight and resistant to immersion as well as high-pressure water jets.
What is the battery and charging on the P3 Ultra?
It packs a 6000mAh battery with 80W wired charging (full charge in about 47 minutes) plus 5W reverse charging.
How long will the Realme P4 Pro 5G get updates?
Realme officially commits the P4 series to 3 major Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. Launched in August 2025 on Android 15 with realme UI 6.0, the P4 Pro will move up to Android 18 and receive security patches until about August 2029. That roughly four-year window is strong at this price and a key reason it is a sensible long-term budget keeper.
Is the Realme P4 Pro 5G worth buying in 2026?
Yes for value seekers: at around $294 you get a curved 144Hz AMOLED, a 7,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 performance and about three years of remaining security support. The main compromises are the downgraded IP66 rating and the basic secondary camera, so anyone who dunks their phone or wants zoom should weigh those carefully.
Full spec table
| Spec | P3 Ultra 5G | P4 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $315 | $280 |
| Display | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.8-inch curved 1.5K AMOLED (1280x2800), 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse | 80W wired, 10W reverse |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm | 162.27 x 76.16 x 7.68 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 189 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP65/IP66 |
| Supported until | Mar 2029 | Aug 2029 |
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