PhoneLifespan

GT 30 Pro 5G vs 12 Pro

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Winner

Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G

The GT 30 Pro 5G wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $15.35 per month of safe use.

Value Score: GT 30 Pro 5G 68 · 12 Pro 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 Pro 5G $360
Buy with care$15.35/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Realme 12 Pro $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
GT 30 Pro 5G 8012 Pro 70

The GT 30 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, gorilla glass 7i, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
GT 30 Pro 5G 7412 Pro 46

The GT 30 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
GT 30 Pro 5G 6712 Pro 79

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
GT 30 Pro 5G 9012 Pro 80

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

Software longevity
GT 30 Pro 5G 2812 Pro 23

The GT 30 Pro 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 4 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value
GT 30 Pro 5G 6812 Pro 63

Overall value goes to the GT 30 Pro 5G at $15.35 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGT 30 Pro 5G12 Pro
Price (street)$360$245
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i, up to 4500 nits peak6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 30W wireless, 10W reverse wired, 5W reverse wireless67W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.7 × 75.8 × 8 mm161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm
Weight189 g190 g
Water resistanceIP64IP65
Supported untilJun 2028Jan 2028

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