12+ 5G vs 15 Pro 5G

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Winner

Realme 15 Pro 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jul 2029 at $8.82 per month of safe use, while the 12+ 5G runs out in Mar 2028 ($10.50/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 15 Pro 5G 69 — 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$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Realme 15 Pro 5G $330

Safe to buy$8.82/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20272029

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 7015 Pro 5G 80

The 15 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 6500 nits peak, hdr10+, curved.

Performance

12+ 5G 5215 Pro 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12+ 5G 6715 Pro 5G 67

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

Battery

12+ 5G 8015 Pro 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12+ 5G 2415 Pro 5G 45

The 15 Pro 5G is supported until Jul 2029 — 17 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

12+ 5G 6815 Pro 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	15 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$215	$330
Display	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 6500 nits peak, HDR10+, curved
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	7,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	162.3 × 76.2 × 7.7 mm
Weight	190 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68/IP69 (also MIL-STD-810H)
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jul 2029

12+ 5G full verdict →15 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.