PhoneLifespan

12 Pro vs V60

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The V60 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · V60 62 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
Vivo V60 $435
Buy with care$16.70/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro 70V60 80

The V60's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 5000 nits peak, hdr10+.

Performance
12 Pro 46V60 55

The V60's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 Pro 79V60 79

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

Battery
12 Pro 80V60 100

6,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the V60 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 Pro 23V60 31

The V60 is supported until Aug 2028 — 7 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value
12 Pro 63V60 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12 ProV60
Price (street)$245$435
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak, HDR10+
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,500 mAh
Charging67W wired90W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm163.5 × 77.0 × 7.5 mm
Weight190 g192 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68/IP69
Supported untilJan 2028Aug 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.