12+ 5G vs 14 Pro+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 14 Pro+ 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 14 Pro+ 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 14 Pro+ 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The 14 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 14 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.
The 14 Pro+ 5G is supported until Jan 2029 — 10 months longer than the 12+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12+ 5G | 14 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $375 |
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.83-inch OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, quad-curved, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 80W wired (50% in 24 min) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm | 163.5 × 77.3 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Jan 2029 |
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