12+ 5G vs 12 Pro

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $10.51 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.51/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Realme 12 Pro $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 7012 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12+ 5G 5212 Pro 46

The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12+ 5G 6712 Pro 79

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

12+ 5G 8012 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12+ 5G 2412 Pro 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12+ 5G 6812 Pro 63

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.51 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	12 Pro
Price (street)	$215	$245
Display	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM	8GB/12GB	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, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm
Weight	190 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP65
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jan 2028

12+ 5G 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.