Hot 60 Pro+ vs 12+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Hot 60 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Hot 60 Pro+ 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,160mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Hot 60 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
The Hot 60 Pro+ is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the 12+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Hot 60 Pro+ | 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $185 | $215 |
| Display | 6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 3D curved | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G200 | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,160 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 164 × 75.8 × 6 mm | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 (1.5m drop resistance) | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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