P3 Ultra 5G vs Camon 40 Premier 5G

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Winner

Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Camon 40 Premier 5G is supported until May 2030 at $9.69 per month of safe use, while the P3 Ultra 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.49/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: P3 Ultra 5G 74 · Camon 40 Premier 5G 70 — 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

Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G $450

Safe to buy$9.69/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20282030

Category by category

Display

P3 Ultra 5G 70Camon 40 Premier 5G 80

The Camon 40 Premier 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch ltpo amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, gorilla glass 7i.

Performance

P3 Ultra 5G 74Camon 40 Premier 5G 74

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

P3 Ultra 5G 67Camon 40 Premier 5G 79

The Camon 40 Premier 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

P3 Ultra 5G 100Camon 40 Premier 5G 82

6,000mAh vs 5,100mAh — the P3 Ultra 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

P3 Ultra 5G 40Camon 40 Premier 5G 55

The Camon 40 Premier 5G is supported until May 2030 — 13 months longer than the P3 Ultra 5G.

Value

P3 Ultra 5G 74Camon 40 Premier 5G 70

Overall value goes to the P3 Ultra 5G at $9.49 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	P3 Ultra 5G	Camon 40 Premier 5G
Price (street)	$315	$450
Display	6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,100 mAh
Charging	80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse	70W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm	161 × 75 × 7.7 mm
Weight	183 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Mar 2029	May 2030

P3 Ultra 5G full verdict →Camon 40 Premier 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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