12+ 5G vs GT 6
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The GT 6 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · GT 6 70 — 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
The GT 6's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2780x1264, 120hz.
The GT 6's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
The GT 6 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the GT 6 lasts longer between charges.
The GT 6 is supported until Jun 2028 — 4 months longer than the 12+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12+ 5G | GT 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $400 |
| Display | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2780x1264, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 120W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm | 161.4 × 75.1 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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