PhoneLifespan

12R vs Reno 12 Pro

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Winner

OnePlus 12R

The 12R wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Reno 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $18.09 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12R 73 · 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.

OnePlus 12R $350
Buy with care$18.09/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Oppo Reno 12 Pro $480
Buy with care$19.43/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
12R 90Reno 12 Pro 70

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
12R 85Reno 12 Pro 58

The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12R 67Reno 12 Pro 79

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

Battery
12R 90Reno 12 Pro 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12R 23Reno 12 Pro 29

The Reno 12 Pro is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the 12R.

Value
12R 73Reno 12 Pro 56

Overall value goes to the 12R at $18.09 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12RReno 12 Pro
Price (street)$350$480
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
RAM8GB/16GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm
Weight207 g180 g
Water resistanceIP64IP65
Supported untilJan 2028Jul 2028

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