Phone (2a) Plus vs Reno 11
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Phone (2a) Plus edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Phone (2a) Plus 60 · Reno 11 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 Phone (2a) Plus's MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is simply the faster chip.
The Reno 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Phone (2a) Plus is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Reno 11.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (2a) Plus | Reno 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $330 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm | 162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 182 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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