Phone (2a) Plus vs 12 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 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 · 12 Pro 63 — 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 Phone (2a) Plus's MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is simply the faster chip.
The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Phone (2a) Plus is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the 12 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $245 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm | 161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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