PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Neo vs Reno 11

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Winner

Motorola Edge 50 Neo

Lifespan decides this one: the Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 at $8.56 per month of safe use, while the Reno 11 runs out in Jan 2028 ($17.18/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · Reno 11 59 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo $330
Safe to buy$8.56/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Oppo Reno 11 $330
Buy with care$17.18/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Reno 11 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Reno 11 52

The Edge 50 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Reno 11 79

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

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Reno 11 80

5,000mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Reno 11 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Reno 11 23

The Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 — 19 months longer than the Reno 11.

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Reno 11 59

Overall value goes to the Edge 50 Neo at $8.56 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoReno 11
Price (street)$330$330
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300MediaTek Dimensity 7050
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery4,310 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm
Weight171 g182 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilSep 2029Jan 2028
Edge 50 Neo full verdict →Reno 11 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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