12 Pro vs P1 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P1 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · P1 5G 67 — 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
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The P1 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.
The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The P1 5G is supported until Apr 2028 — 3 months longer than the 12 Pro.
Overall value goes to the P1 5G at $7.53 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12 Pro | P1 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $245 | $165 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm | 165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Apr 2028 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.