PhoneLifespan

P3 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 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 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 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.79/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
P3 Ultra 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Ultra 5G 74Galaxy S23 FE 65

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

Camera
P3 Ultra 5G 67Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
P3 Ultra 5G 100Galaxy S23 FE 70

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

Software longevity
P3 Ultra 5G 40Galaxy S23 FE 34

The P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 5 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value
P3 Ultra 5G 74Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Ultra 5GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$315$164
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight183 g209 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilMar 2029Oct 2028

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