Reno 12 Pro vs P3 Ultra 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme P3 Ultra 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 at $9.49 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 Pro runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.54/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · P3 Ultra 5G 74 — 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$19.54/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Realme P3 Ultra 5G $315

Buy with care$9.49/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 Pro 70P3 Ultra 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 Pro 58P3 Ultra 5G 74

The P3 Ultra 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 Pro 79P3 Ultra 5G 67

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Reno 12 Pro 80P3 Ultra 5G 100

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

Software longevity

Reno 12 Pro 29P3 Ultra 5G 40

The P3 Ultra 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 9 months longer than the Reno 12 Pro.

Value

Reno 12 Pro 56P3 Ultra 5G 74

Overall value goes to the P3 Ultra 5G at $9.49 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 Pro	P3 Ultra 5G
Price (street)	$480	$315
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)
RAM	12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm	163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm
Weight	180 g	183 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Jul 2028	Mar 2029

Reno 12 Pro full verdict →P3 Ultra 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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