PhoneLifespan

P3x 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → P3x 5G (supported until Feb 2029); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 FE (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)).

Value Score: P3x 5G 73 · 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 P3x 5G $150
Buy with care$4.64/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.80/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
P3x 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
P3x 5G 55Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P3x 5G 55Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P3x 5G 100Galaxy S23 FE 70

6,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the P3x 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P3x 5G 38Galaxy S23 FE 34

The P3x 5G is supported until Feb 2029 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value
P3x 5G 73Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP3x 5GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$150$164
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging45W wired SuperVOOC25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions165.7 × 76.2 × 7.99 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight197 g209 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilFeb 2029Oct 2028

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