PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro vs 13 Pro+

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Winner

Realme 13 Pro+

The 13 Pro+ wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Reno 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $12.41 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · 13 Pro+ 64 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 13 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.41/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 7013 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 Pro 5813 Pro+ 56

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 7913 Pro+ 79

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

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 8013 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 2913 Pro+ 31

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 5613 Pro+ 64

Overall value goes to the 13 Pro+ at $12.41 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 Pro13 Pro+
Price (street)$480$320
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging80W wired80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight180 g190 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilJul 2028Aug 2028

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