PhoneLifespan

Razr 50 vs Reno 12 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Razr 50 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Razr 50 53 · Reno 12 Pro 56 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Razr 50 $500
Buy with care$19.88/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Oppo Reno 12 Pro $480
Buy with care$19.59/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Razr 50 80Reno 12 Pro 70

The Razr 50's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch fhd+ (1080x2640) ltpo poled, 120hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 poled 90hz cover display.

Performance
Razr 50 58Reno 12 Pro 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Razr 50 67Reno 12 Pro 79

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Razr 50 64Reno 12 Pro 80

5,000mAh vs 4,200mAh — the Reno 12 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Razr 50 30Reno 12 Pro 29

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Razr 50 53Reno 12 Pro 56

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 50Reno 12 Pro
Price (street)$500$480
Display6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 120Hz main + 3.6-inch 1056x1066 pOLED 90Hz cover display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300XMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
RAM8GB/12GB12GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions171.3 × 74 × 7.3 mm (unfolded)161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm
Weight188 g180 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP65
Supported untilJul 2028Jul 2028

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