PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs P2 Pro 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P2 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · P2 Pro 5G 68 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 P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70P2 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52P2 Pro 5G 56

The P2 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67P2 Pro 5G 67

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

Battery
12+ 5G 80P2 Pro 5G 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24P2 Pro 5G 32

The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
12+ 5G 68P2 Pro 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GP2 Pro 5G
Price (street)$215$260
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC80W wired (50% in 19 min)
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g180 g
Water resistanceIP54IP65
Supported untilMar 2028Sep 2028

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