F29 Pro 5G vs 12 4G

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Phone 2

Winner

Realme 12 4G

Lifespan decides this one: the 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 at $7.16 per month of safe use, while the F29 Pro 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($15.38/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: F29 Pro 5G 62 · 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 F29 Pro 5G $330

Buy with care$15.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

F29 Pro 5G 7012 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

F29 Pro 5G 5812 4G 36

The F29 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

F29 Pro 5G 5512 4G 55

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

Battery

F29 Pro 5G 10012 4G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the F29 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

F29 Pro 5G 2612 4G 29

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the F29 Pro 5G.

Value

F29 Pro 5G 6212 4G 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	F29 Pro 5G	12 4G
Price (street)	$330	$175
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SUPERVOOC	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	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	IP66/IP68/IP69	IP54
Supported until	Apr 2028	Jul 2028

F29 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.