Reno 12 5G vs Reno 14 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 14 Pro 5G (supported until May 2029); want maximum speed → Reno 12 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)).
Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Reno 14 Pro 5G 58 — 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Reno 14 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
6,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Reno 14 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Reno 14 Pro 5G is supported until May 2029 — 11 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 5G | Reno 14 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $365 | $650 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8450 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,200 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | 80W wired SUPERVOOC, 50W AIRVOOC wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto |
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm | 163.4 × 77 × 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 201 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | May 2029 |
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