Edge 50 Pro vs 12+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Edge 50 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · 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.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro $380

Buy with care$17.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Edge 50 Pro 7012+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Edge 50 Pro 6412+ 5G 52

The Edge 50 Pro's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Edge 50 Pro 7912+ 5G 67

The Edge 50 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Edge 50 Pro 7012+ 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 12+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Edge 50 Pro 2612+ 5G 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Edge 50 Pro 6012+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Edge 50 Pro	12+ 5G
Price (street)	$380	$215
Display	6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless	67W 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	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight	186 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Apr 2028	Mar 2028

Edge 50 Pro full verdict →12+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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