PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro vs 12 Pro+

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Winner

Realme 12 Pro+

The 12 Pro+ wins this one. Against the Reno 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $15.35 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · 12 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 Pro $480
Buy with care$19.43/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Realme 12 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.35/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 7012 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 Pro 5812 Pro+ 56

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 7912 Pro+ 79

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

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 8012 Pro+ 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 2912 Pro+ 23

The Reno 12 Pro is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 5612 Pro+ 63

Overall value goes to the 12 Pro+ at $15.35 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 Pro12 Pro+
Price (street)$480$300
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm
Weight180 g196 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2028

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