12+ 5G vs Spark 40 Pro+

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one, taking camera decisively. Against the Spark 40 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · Spark 40 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$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ $290

Buy with care$11.77/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 70Spark 40 Pro+ 80

The Spark 40 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint.

Performance

12+ 5G 52Spark 40 Pro+ 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12+ 5G 67Spark 40 Pro+ 55

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12+ 5G 80Spark 40 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Spark 40 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12+ 5G 24Spark 40 Pro+ 29

The Spark 40 Pro+ is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

12+ 5G 68Spark 40 Pro+ 63

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	Spark 40 Pro+
Price (street)	$215	$290
Display	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	MediaTek Helio G200
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	163.9 × 75.8 × 6.5 mm
Weight	190 g	160 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP64
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jul 2028

12+ 5G full verdict →Spark 40 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.