A5 Pro 5G vs 12 4G

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Winner

Oppo A5 Pro 5G

The A5 Pro 5G wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $8.24 per month of safe use.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 12 4G 63 — 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

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

A5 Pro 5G 7012 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

A5 Pro 5G 5812 4G 36

The A5 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

A5 Pro 5G 5512 4G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

A5 Pro 5G 10012 4G 80

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

Software longevity

A5 Pro 5G 3612 4G 29

The A5 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 6 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value

A5 Pro 5G 7112 4G 63

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

Full spec table

Spec	A5 Pro 5G	12 4G
Price (street)	$250	$175
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP auxiliary	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight	180 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP54
Supported until	Dec 2028	Jul 2028

A5 Pro 5G full verdict →12 4G 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.