Moto G15 vs Reno 12 5G

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Winner

Motorola Moto G15

The Moto G15 wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.81 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G15 65 · 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.

Motorola Moto G15 $175

Buy with care$8.81/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G15 70Reno 12 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G15 39Reno 12 5G 58

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G15 55Reno 12 5G 67

The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G15 84Reno 12 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G15 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G15 24Reno 12 5G 29

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 4 months longer than the Moto G15.

Value

Moto G15 65Reno 12 5G 59

Overall value goes to the Moto G15 at $8.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G15	Reno 12 5G
Price (street)	$175	$365
Display	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)
RAM	4GB/8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm
Weight	190 g	177 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP65
Supported until	Feb 2028	Jun 2028

Moto G15 full verdict →Reno 12 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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