Phone (2a) Plus vs Reno 12 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points 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 Pro 56 — 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 Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Overall value goes to the Phone (2a) Plus at $13.68 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (2a) Plus | Reno 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $480 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm | 161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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