Phone (2a) vs 12 Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Nothing Phone (2a)

The Phone (2a) wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $12.16 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Phone (2a) 68 · 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.

Nothing Phone (2a) $250

Buy with care$12.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Realme 12 Pro $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Phone (2a) 7012 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Phone (2a) 6012 Pro 46

The Phone (2a)'s MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Phone (2a) 6712 Pro 79

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Phone (2a) 8012 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Phone (2a) 2412 Pro 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Phone (2a) 6812 Pro 63

Overall value goes to the Phone (2a) at $12.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Phone (2a)	12 Pro
Price (street)	$250	$245
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, no wireless	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm
Weight	190 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP65
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jan 2028

Phone (2a) full verdict →12 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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