Realme P1 5G (review) is one of the better performers in the sub-Rs 20,000 price segment and the handset has been receiving a lot of attention from buyers too. One of the handset’s primary competitors in this price range is the Moto G64 (review), which also offers impressive performance. But today, we will be focussing on a very specific aspect of these phones – battery performance. Battery backup, drain rate, and charging speeds have become crucial for any user to consider before buying a new phone. If you are confused between the Moto G64 and the Realme P1 and are wondering which phone offers a better battery performance, we are here to help you.
| REALME P1 | Moto G64 |
| 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging | 6,000mAh battery with 33W charging |
PCMark
First, we will be gauging how long it takes for the smartphone’s battery to drop below 20 percent from 100 percent. We do this using the PCMark battery benchmark. In this test, the Realme P1 5G registered 16 hours and 20 minutes on the test, while the Moto G64 registered 18 hours and 39 minutes on the test. The Moto G64 wins this round, by a handsome margin as it lasted more than two hours longer than the Realme handset. This makes sense owing to a larger 6,000mAh battery.
Winner: Moto G64
Video streaming
This is a crucial test as we mostly spend our day watching videos on our phones. In this test, we streamed the same YouTube video on both phones with similar brightness and volume settings to measure the battery drain on each device. After 30 minutes of streaming on each phone, the Realme P1 5G registered a battery drain of 3 percent compared to the marginally higher drain of 4 percent on the Moto G64. In absolute terms, the Realme P1’s battery dropped by 150mAh while the Moto G64 lost around 240mAh during this test. While the Realme P1 wins this round, it does so with a narrow edge.
| REALME P1 5G | Moto G64 |
| Battery drain: 3 percent | Battery drain: 4 percent |
| Absolute drain: 150mAh (of 5,000mAh) | Absolute drain: 240mAh (of 6,000mAh) |
Winner: Realme P1 5G
Gaming test
In our gaming test, we played BGMI, Real Racing, and COD: Mobile at similar graphical settings on both phones for 30 minutes each. At the end of the session, on average, the Realme P1 5G registered a drain of 6 percent while the Moto G64 5G clocked a drain of 5.5 percent. The test shows the Moto G64 has a slight advantage over the Realme P1 with less percentage drain.
| REALME P1 5G | Moto G64 5G |
| Battery drain: 6 percent | Battery drain: 5.5 percent |
| Absolute drain: 300mAh (of 5,000mAh) | Absolute drain: 330mAh (of 6,000mAh) |
Winner: Moto G64
Charging speeds
The Realme P1 5G supports up to 45W fast charging, while the Moto G64 5G comes with 33W fast charging support. The Realme P1 5G takes roughly 48 minutes to go from 20 to 100 percent battery capacity, meanwhile, the Moto phone takes 70 minutes to recharge from 20 to 100 percent battery capacity. The Realme P1 5G wins this round easily as it offers much better fast-charging support.
| REALME P1 5G | Moto G64 5G |
| Charging speed: 48 minutes | Battery drain: 70 minutes |
Winner: Realme P1 5G
Verdict
The Realme P1 5G and the Moto G64 each excel in different aspects of battery performance. The Realme P1 5G stands out with its fast charging capabilities and slower battery drain during video streaming. On the other hand, the Moto G64 boasts a slightly slower battery drain during gaming and offers a longer overall battery life considering it offers a massive 6,000mAh battery.
All things considered, it is fair to say that if you want a longer battery backup, Moto G64 would be a better choice for you. On the other hand, if you want to spend less time plugged in, the Realme P1 is a better choice, as it offers drastically faster charging. In other departments, these phones are almost too close to call. It is safe to say that both these phones offer good packages and you will not be disappointed with either choice.
