PhoneLifespan

12 Pro vs 12 Pro+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 Pro (supported until Jan 2028); want maximum speed → 12 Pro+ (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2).

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · 12 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 Pro $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Realme 12 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.49/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro 7012 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12 Pro 4612 Pro+ 56

The 12 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 Pro 7912 Pro+ 79

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

Battery
12 Pro 8012 Pro+ 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12 Pro 2312 Pro+ 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12 Pro 6312 Pro+ 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12 Pro12 Pro+
Price (street)$245$300
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm
Weight190 g196 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028

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