PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 Pro vs Reno 12 F 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 12 F 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Edge 50 Pro (Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).

Value Score: Edge 50 Pro 60 · Reno 12 F 5G 61 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 Pro $380
Buy with care$17.67/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Oppo Reno 12 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Pro 70Reno 12 F 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Pro 64Reno 12 F 5G 42

The Edge 50 Pro's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Pro 79Reno 12 F 5G 55

The Edge 50 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 50 Pro 70Reno 12 F 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Reno 12 F 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Pro 26Reno 12 F 5G 29

The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Edge 50 Pro.

Value
Edge 50 Pro 60Reno 12 F 5G 61

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 ProReno 12 F 5G
Price (street)$380$220
Display6.7-inch pOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, up to 2000 nits peak, HDR10+6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging125W TurboPower wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.2 × 72.4 × 8.2 mm162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm
Weight186 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68IP64
Supported untilApr 2028Jul 2028

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