Razr 2024 (Razr 50) vs Reno 12 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Razr 2024 (Razr 50) edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Razr 2024 (Razr 50) 58 · 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,000mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Reno 12 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Razr 2024 (Razr 50) | Reno 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $365 |
| Display | Inner: 6.9-inch foldable pOLED, FHD+ (2640×1080), up to 120Hz; Cover: 3.6-inch pOLED (1056×1066), up to 90Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | Folded 73.99 × 88.24 × 15.85 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.30 × 7.25 mm | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 177 g |
| Water resistance | IPX8 (water resistant, not dust rated) | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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