PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs P3 Pro 5G

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Winner

Realme P3 Pro 5G

The P3 Pro 5G wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $6.19 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Realme P3 Pro 5G $200
Buy with care$6.19/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 70P3 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 42P3 Pro 5G 64

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

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55P3 Pro 5G 55

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

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80P3 Pro 5G 100

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

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29P3 Pro 5G 38

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

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61P3 Pro 5G 73

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

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GP3 Pro 5G
Price (street)$220$200
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1500 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging45W wired80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm163.5 × 77.3 × 8 mm
Weight187 g190 g
Water resistanceIP64IP69 (also IP68/IP66)
Supported untilJul 2028Feb 2029

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