Reno 12 5G vs 12+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · 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.

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 7012+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 5812+ 5G 52

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 6712+ 5G 67

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 8012+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 2912+ 5G 24

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 4 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 5912+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	12+ 5G
Price (street)	$365	$215
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight	177 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP54
Supported until	Jun 2028	Mar 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →12+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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