PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs P3 Ultra 5G

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Winner

Realme P3 Ultra 5G

The P3 Ultra 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $9.49 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · P3 Ultra 5G 74 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 Ultra 5G $315
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70P3 Ultra 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58P3 Ultra 5G 74

The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67P3 Ultra 5G 67

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

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80P3 Ultra 5G 100

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

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29P3 Ultra 5G 40

The P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 9 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59P3 Ultra 5G 74

Overall value goes to the P3 Ultra 5G at $9.49 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GP3 Ultra 5G
Price (street)$365$315
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm
Weight177 g183 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68/IP69
Supported untilJun 2028Mar 2029

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