12 4G vs P1 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 4G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → P1 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).
Value Score: 12 4G 63 · P1 5G 67 — 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 P1 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the P1 5G.
Overall value goes to the P1 5G at $7.53 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12 4G | P1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $165 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm | 165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Apr 2028 |
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