A5 Pro 5G vs 12+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The A5 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 12+ 5G 68 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The A5 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The A5 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the 12+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | A5 Pro 5G | 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $215 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| 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, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Dec 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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