PhoneLifespan

90 GT vs 12+ 5G

vs

It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12+ 5G (supported until Mar 2028); want maximum speed → 90 GT (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2).

Value Score: 90 GT 69 · 12+ 5G 68 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Honor 90 GT $300
Buy with care$16.58/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20252027
Realme 12+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.51/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
90 GT 8012+ 5G 70

The 90 GT's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch amoled, 120hz, 2600 nits peak.

Performance
90 GT 8512+ 5G 52

The 90 GT's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
90 GT 6712+ 5G 67

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

Battery
90 GT 8012+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
90 GT 2212+ 5G 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
90 GT 6912+ 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec90 GT12+ 5G
Price (street)$300$215
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM12GB/16GB/24GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W wired67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161 x 74.2 x 7.9 mm162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight185 g190 g
Water resistanceNoneIP54
Supported untilDec 2027Mar 2028

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