Moto G Power (2026) vs Reno 12 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G Power (2026) (supported until Jan 2029); want maximum speed → Reno 12 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)).
Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · Reno 12 5G 59 — 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 Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.
The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 6 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.
Overall value goes to the Moto G Power (2026) at $8.14 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Moto G Power (2026) | Reno 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $365 |
| Display | 6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W wireless | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 177 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jan 2029 | Jun 2028 |
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