11 vs 12
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 12 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 11 73 · 12 72 — 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
The 12's screen is the better one — 6.82-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, qhd+ (3168×1440), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.
The 12's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.
The 12 is supported until Jan 2029 — 12 months longer than the 11.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $340 | $500 |
| Display | 6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709) | 50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x |
| Dimensions | 163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm | 164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Jan 2029 |
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