Reno 12 5G vs 12 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Reno 12 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 5 months longer than the 12 Pro.
Overall value goes to the 12 Pro at $12.65 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 5G | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $365 | $245 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm | 161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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