PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro vs GT 5 Pro

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Winner

Realme GT 5 Pro

The GT 5 Pro wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Reno 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $26.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · GT 5 Pro 66 — 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 GT 5 Pro $470
Buy with care$26.07/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20252027

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 70GT 5 Pro 80

The GT 5 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2780x1264, 144hz.

Performance
Reno 12 Pro 58GT 5 Pro 92

The GT 5 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 79GT 5 Pro 79

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

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 80GT 5 Pro 88

5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the GT 5 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 29GT 5 Pro 21

The Reno 12 Pro is supported until Jul 2028 — 7 months longer than the GT 5 Pro.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 56GT 5 Pro 66

Overall value goes to the GT 5 Pro at $26.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 ProGT 5 Pro
Price (street)$480$470
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2780x1264, 144Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,400 mAh
Charging80W wired100W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm161.7 × 75.1 × 9.2 mm
Weight180 g218 g
Water resistanceIP65IP64
Supported untilJul 2028Dec 2027
Reno 12 Pro full verdict →GT 5 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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