PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power (2026) vs Reno 12 F 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Moto G Power (2026) edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · 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.

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Oppo Reno 12 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power (2026) 70Reno 12 F 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power (2026) 42Reno 12 F 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G Power (2026) 67Reno 12 F 5G 55

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G Power (2026) 84Reno 12 F 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G Power (2026) 37Reno 12 F 5G 29

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 6 months longer than the Reno 12 F 5G.

Value
Moto G Power (2026) 63Reno 12 F 5G 61

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power (2026)Reno 12 F 5G
Price (street)$250$220
Display6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm
Weight208 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP64
Supported untilJan 2029Jul 2028

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