PhoneLifespan

12 Pro vs GT 6

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Winner

Realme GT 6

The GT 6 wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $16.62 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · 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.

Realme 12 Pro $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Realme GT 6 $400
Buy with care$16.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro 70GT 6 80

The GT 6's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2780x1264, 120hz.

Performance
12 Pro 46GT 6 82

The GT 6's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 Pro 79GT 6 79

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

Battery
12 Pro 80GT 6 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the GT 6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 Pro 23GT 6 29

The GT 6 is supported until Jun 2028 — 5 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value
12 Pro 63GT 6 70

Overall value goes to the GT 6 at $16.62 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 ProGT 6
Price (street)$245$400
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2780x1264, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging67W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm161.4 × 75.1 × 8.6 mm
Weight190 g199 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilJan 2028Jun 2028

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