A5 Pro 5G vs Reno 12 5G

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Winner

Oppo A5 Pro 5G

The A5 Pro 5G wins this one, taking battery and software longevity decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.24 per month of safe use.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · Reno 12 5G 59 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Oppo A5 Pro 5G $250

Buy with care$8.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.04/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

A5 Pro 5G 70Reno 12 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

A5 Pro 5G 58Reno 12 5G 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

A5 Pro 5G 55Reno 12 5G 67

The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

A5 Pro 5G 100Reno 12 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

A5 Pro 5G 36Reno 12 5G 29

The A5 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 6 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

A5 Pro 5G 71Reno 12 5G 59

Overall value goes to the A5 Pro 5G at $8.24 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	A5 Pro 5G	Reno 12 5G
Price (street)	$250	$365
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP auxiliary	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm
Weight	180 g	177 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP65
Supported until	Dec 2028	Jun 2028

A5 Pro 5G full verdict →Reno 12 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.