Reno 12 5G vs P3 Pro 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme P3 Pro 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the P3 Pro 5G is supported until Feb 2029 at $6.19 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($15.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · P3 Pro 5G 73 — 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 P3 Pro 5G $200

Buy with care$6.19/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70P3 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58P3 Pro 5G 64

The P3 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67P3 Pro 5G 55

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80P3 Pro 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P3 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29P3 Pro 5G 38

The P3 Pro 5G is supported until Feb 2029 — 8 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59P3 Pro 5G 73

Overall value goes to the P3 Pro 5G at $6.19 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	P3 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$365	$200
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1500 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	163.5 × 77.3 × 8 mm
Weight	177 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP69 (also IP68/IP66)
Supported until	Jun 2028	Feb 2029

Reno 12 5G full verdict →P3 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.