A5 Pro 5G vs 12 Pro

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Winner

Oppo A5 Pro 5G

The A5 Pro 5G wins this one, taking battery and software longevity decisively. Against the 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $8.25 per month of safe use.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 12 Pro 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$8.25/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Realme 12 Pro $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

A5 Pro 5G 7012 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

A5 Pro 5G 5812 Pro 46

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

Camera

A5 Pro 5G 5512 Pro 79

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

Battery

A5 Pro 5G 10012 Pro 80

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

Software longevity

A5 Pro 5G 3612 Pro 23

The A5 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 11 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value

A5 Pro 5G 7112 Pro 63

Overall value goes to the A5 Pro 5G at $8.25 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	A5 Pro 5G	12 Pro
Price (street)	$250	$245
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP auxiliary	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm
Weight	180 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP65
Supported until	Dec 2028	Jan 2028

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

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