Reno 12 5G vs P1 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme P1 5G

The P1 5G wins this one. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $7.53 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · P1 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$15.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Realme P1 5G $165

Buy with care$7.53/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70P1 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58P1 5G 52

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

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67P1 5G 55

The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80P1 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29P1 5G 26

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59P1 5G 67

Overall value goes to the P1 5G at $7.53 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	P1 5G
Price (street)	$365	$165
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight	177 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP54
Supported until	Jun 2028	Apr 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →P1 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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