Flip 2 vs Reno 12 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 12 5G (supported until Jun 2028); want maximum speed → Flip 2 (MediaTek Dimensity 7300X).
Value Score: Flip 2 56 · 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.
The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,000mAh vs 4,325mAh — 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 | Flip 2 | Reno 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $350 | $365 |
| Display | 6.9-inch foldable OLED, 1188 x 2790, 120Hz; 3.0-inch cover OLED, 422 x 682, 900 nits | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,325 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | Unfolded 170 x 76 x 7.2 mm; folded 87 x 76 x 15.8 mm | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 177 g |
| Water resistance | Splash resistant (no IP rating) | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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