PhoneLifespan

P3 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy M34 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points 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 Ultra 5G 74 · Galaxy M34 5G 72 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 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G $170
Buy with care$6.82/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
P3 Ultra 5G 70Galaxy M34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Ultra 5G 74Galaxy M34 5G 40

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

Camera
P3 Ultra 5G 67Galaxy M34 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
P3 Ultra 5G 100Galaxy M34 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
P3 Ultra 5G 40Galaxy M34 5G 30

The P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the Galaxy M34 5G.

Value
P3 Ultra 5G 74Galaxy M34 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Ultra 5GGalaxy M34 5G
Price (street)$315$170
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)Samsung Exynos 1280
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB
Battery6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight183 g208 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69None
Supported untilMar 2029Jul 2028

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