Phone (2a) Plus vs Reno 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 Phone (2a) Plus edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Phone (2a) Plus 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (2a) Plus | Reno 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $365 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 177 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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