Edge 50 Pro vs Reno 12 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 12 5G (supported until Jun 2028); want maximum speed → Edge 50 Pro (Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Edge 50 Pro's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
The Edge 50 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Reno 12 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Edge 50 Pro | Reno 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $380 | $365 |
| Display | 6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+ | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 177 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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