Reno 12 5G vs Spark 40 Pro+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Spark 40 Pro+ (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Reno 12 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)).
Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Spark 40 Pro+ 63 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Spark 40 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Spark 40 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Overall value goes to the Spark 40 Pro+ at $11.76 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 5G | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $365 | $290 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) | MediaTek Helio G200 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | 45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm | 163.9 × 75.8 × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 160 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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