PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs 14 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 14 Pro+ 5G

The 14 Pro+ 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $12.19 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · 14 Pro+ 5G 67 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$15.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Realme 14 Pro+ 5G $375
Buy with care$12.19/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 7014 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 5814 Pro+ 5G 64

The 14 Pro+ 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 6714 Pro+ 5G 79

The 14 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Reno 12 5G 8014 Pro+ 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 14 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 2914 Pro+ 5G 37

The 14 Pro+ 5G is supported until Jan 2029 — 7 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value
Reno 12 5G 5914 Pro+ 5G 67

Overall value goes to the 14 Pro+ 5G at $12.19 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5G14 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$365$375
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.83-inch OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, quad-curved, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC80W wired (50% in 24 min)
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm163.5 × 77.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight177 g196 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68/IP69
Supported untilJun 2028Jan 2029

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