PhoneLifespan

12 4G vs Narzo 80 Pro 5G

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Winner

Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G

The Narzo 80 Pro 5G wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $10.82 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Narzo 80 Pro 5G 72 — 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 Narzo 80 Pro 5G $235
Buy with care$10.82/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 4G 70Narzo 80 Pro 5G 80

The Narzo 80 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch oled, 120hz, 4500 nits peak.

Performance
12 4G 36Narzo 80 Pro 5G 62

The Narzo 80 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 4G 55Narzo 80 Pro 5G 55

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

Battery
12 4G 80Narzo 80 Pro 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Narzo 80 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 4G 29Narzo 80 Pro 5G 26

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Narzo 80 Pro 5G.

Value
12 4G 63Narzo 80 Pro 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Narzo 80 Pro 5G at $10.82 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 4GNarzo 80 Pro 5G
Price (street)$175$235
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.72-inch OLED, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main
Dimensions163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm162.8 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight187 g179 g
Water resistanceIP54IP69 (also IP68)
Supported untilJul 2028Apr 2028
12 4G full verdict →Narzo 80 Pro 5G 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.