Reno 12 Pro vs 15 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $12.37 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 Pro runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.43/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · 15 Pro 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$19.43/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi 15 Pro $650

Safe to buy$12.37/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 Pro 7015 Pro 90

The 15 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance

Reno 12 Pro 5815 Pro 98

The 15 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 Pro 7915 Pro 79

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

Battery

Reno 12 Pro 8015 Pro 100

6,100mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 Pro 2915 Pro 63

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 28 months longer than the Reno 12 Pro.

Value

Reno 12 Pro 5615 Pro 74

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro at $12.37 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 Pro	15 Pro
Price (street)	$480	$650
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,100 mAh
Charging	80W wired	90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm	161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight	180 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Oct 2030

Reno 12 Pro full verdict →15 Pro 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.