PhoneLifespan

GT 30 5G vs 12 4G

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Winner

Infinix GT 30 5G

The GT 30 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $9.43 per month of safe use.

Value Score: GT 30 5G 72 · 12 4G 63 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Infinix GT 30 5G $240
Buy with care$9.43/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Realme 12 4G $175
Buy with care$7.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
GT 30 5G 7012 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
GT 30 5G 6212 4G 36

The GT 30 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
GT 30 5G 6712 4G 55

The GT 30 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
GT 30 5G 9012 4G 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the GT 30 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
GT 30 5G 3012 4G 29

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
GT 30 5G 7212 4G 63

Overall value goes to the GT 30 5G at $9.43 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGT 30 5G12 4G
Price (street)$240$175
Display6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight187 g187 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilAug 2028Jul 2028

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