PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G wins this one, taking display and software longevity decisively. Against the Reno 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $11.67 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 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$19.44/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G $350
Buy with care$11.67/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 70Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 80

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, up to 120hz, up to 3000 nits peak, dolby vision/hdr10+.

Performance
Reno 12 Pro 58Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 64

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 79Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 72

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

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 80Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 29Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 36

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 5 months longer than the Reno 12 Pro.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 56Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 66

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G at $11.67 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 ProRedmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$480$350
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.67-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak, Dolby Vision/HDR10+
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergySnapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,110 mAh
Charging80W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide200MP main (OIS, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch), 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2), 2MP macro (f/2.4)
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm162.53 × 74.67 × 8.75 mm
Weight180 g210 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Dec 2028

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