Reno 14 5G vs 12 Pro+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Reno 14 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Reno 14 5G 67 · 12 Pro+ 63 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Reno 14 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Reno 14 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Reno 14 5G is supported until May 2029 — 16 months longer than the 12 Pro+.
Overall value goes to the Reno 14 5G at $13.37 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 14 5G | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $470 | $300 |
| Display | 6.59-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB/16GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 74.7 x 7.3 mm | 161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Supported until | May 2029 | Jan 2028 |
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