Phone (2a) vs 12+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Phone (2a) edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Phone (2a) 68 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Phone (2a)'s MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro is simply the faster chip.
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) | 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $215 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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