PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Spark 40 Pro+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Spark 40 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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.

Oppo Reno 12 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ $290
Buy with care$11.77/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 70Spark 40 Pro+ 80

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
Reno 12 F 5G 42Spark 40 Pro+ 55

The Spark 40 Pro+'s MediaTek Helio G200 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Spark 40 Pro+ 55

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

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Spark 40 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Spark 40 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29Spark 40 Pro+ 29

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Spark 40 Pro+ 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GSpark 40 Pro+
Price (street)$220$290
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G200
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm163.9 × 75.8 × 6.5 mm
Weight187 g160 g
Water resistanceIP64IP64
Supported untilJul 2028Jul 2028

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