12 4G vs 12 Pro+

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Winner

Realme 12 4G

Lifespan decides this one: the 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 at $7.16 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.47/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 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.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Realme 12 Pro+ $300

Buy with care$15.47/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 7012 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 3612 Pro+ 56

The 12 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 5512 Pro+ 79

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 8012 Pro+ 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 2912 Pro+ 23

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value

12 4G 6312 Pro+ 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	12 Pro+
Price (street)	$175	$300
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm
Weight	187 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP65
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2028

12 4G full verdict →12 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.