PhoneLifespan

Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs Reno 12 5G

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Winner

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $15.83 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · Reno 12 5G 59 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G $340
Buy with care$15.83/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Oppo Reno 12 5G $365
Buy with care$15.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 70Reno 12 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 74Reno 12 5G 58

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 79Reno 12 5G 67

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 84Reno 12 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 26Reno 12 5G 29

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.

Value
Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68Reno 12 5G 59

Overall value goes to the Note 50 Pro+ 5G at $15.83 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecNote 50 Pro+ 5GReno 12 5G
Price (street)$340$365
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm
Weight209 g177 g
Water resistanceIP64IP65
Supported untilApr 2028Jun 2028

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