Reno 12 5G vs P2 Pro 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme P2 Pro 5G

The P2 Pro 5G wins this one, taking battery and software longevity decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $9.62 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · P2 Pro 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$15.04/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Realme P2 Pro 5G $260

Buy with care$9.62/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70P2 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58P2 Pro 5G 56

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67P2 Pro 5G 67

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80P2 Pro 5G 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29P2 Pro 5G 32

The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 3 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59P2 Pro 5G 68

Overall value goes to the P2 Pro 5G at $9.62 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	P2 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$365	$260
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	80W wired (50% in 19 min)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight	177 g	180 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP65
Supported until	Jun 2028	Sep 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →P2 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.