iPhone 15 Pro vs Reno 12 Pro

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Winner

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 15 Pro is supported until Sep 2030 at $12.13 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 Pro runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.59/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 15 Pro 63 · Reno 12 Pro 56 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro $620

Safe to buy$12.13/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Oppo Reno 12 Pro $480

Buy with care$19.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 15 Pro 80Reno 12 Pro 70

The iPhone 15 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch super retina xdr oled, 120hz promotion, always-on, dynamic island, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro 88Reno 12 Pro 58

The iPhone 15 Pro's Apple A17 Pro is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 15 Pro 74Reno 12 Pro 79

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone 15 Pro 45Reno 12 Pro 80

5,000mAh vs 3,274mAh — the Reno 12 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 15 Pro 61Reno 12 Pro 29

The iPhone 15 Pro is supported until Sep 2030 — 27 months longer than the Reno 12 Pro.

Value

iPhone 15 Pro 63Reno 12 Pro 56

Overall value goes to the iPhone 15 Pro at $12.13 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 15 Pro	Reno 12 Pro
Price (street)	$620	$480
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, Always-On, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A17 Pro	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB
Battery	3,274 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	Wired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless	80W wired
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm	161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm
Weight	187 g	180 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP65
Supported until	Sep 2030	Jul 2028

iPhone 15 Pro full verdict →Reno 12 Pro 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.