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P3 Ultra 5G vs Camon 40 Pro 5G

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Winner

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Camon 40 Pro 5G is supported until May 2030 at $6.68 per month of safe use, while the P3 Ultra 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.50/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 Pro 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$9.50/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G $310
Safe to buy$6.68/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20282030

Category by category

Display
P3 Ultra 5G 70Camon 40 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3 Ultra 5G 74Camon 40 Pro 5G 58

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

Camera
P3 Ultra 5G 67Camon 40 Pro 5G 67

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

Battery
P3 Ultra 5G 100Camon 40 Pro 5G 84

6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the P3 Ultra 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P3 Ultra 5G 39Camon 40 Pro 5G 55

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

Value
P3 Ultra 5G 74Camon 40 Pro 5G 70

Overall value goes to the P3 Ultra 5G at $9.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecP3 Ultra 5GCamon 40 Pro 5G
Price (street)$315$310
Display6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7300
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm164.3 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight183 g179 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Supported untilMar 2029May 2030

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