A5 Pro 5G vs Reno 12 Pro

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Winner

Oppo A5 Pro 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the A5 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 at $8.24 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 Pro runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.54/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 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.

Oppo A5 Pro 5G $250

Buy with care$8.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Oppo Reno 12 Pro $480

Buy with care$19.54/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

A5 Pro 5G 70Reno 12 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

A5 Pro 5G 58Reno 12 Pro 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

A5 Pro 5G 55Reno 12 Pro 79

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

A5 Pro 5G 100Reno 12 Pro 80

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

Software longevity

A5 Pro 5G 36Reno 12 Pro 29

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

Value

A5 Pro 5G 71Reno 12 Pro 56

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 Pro
Price (street)	$250	$480
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP auxiliary	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm	161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm
Weight	180 g	180 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP65
Supported until	Dec 2028	Jul 2028

A5 Pro 5G full verdict →Reno 12 Pro 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.