Reno 14 5G vs Spark 40 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 · Spark 40 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
The Spark 40 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint.
The Reno 14 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 is simply the faster chip.
The Reno 14 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Reno 14 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Reno 14 5G is supported until May 2029 — 11 months longer than the Spark 40 Pro+.
Overall value goes to the Reno 14 5G at $13.37 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 14 5G | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $470 | $290 |
| Display | 6.59-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits | 6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | MediaTek Helio G200 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB/16GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 74.7 x 7.3 mm | 163.9 × 75.8 × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 160 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP64 |
| Supported until | May 2029 | Jul 2028 |
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