11 vs 12R
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 11 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 11 73 · 12R 73 — 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 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12R 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 | 11 | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $340 | $350 |
| Display | 6.7-inch 2K (3216×1440) 120Hz LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED, 525 ppi, Dolby Vision | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB/16GB | 8GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC wired charging (80W in North America); no wireless charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main wide (Sony IMX890, OIS), 48MP ultra wide (Sony IMX581), 32MP telephoto 2x (Sony IMX709) | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 163.1 × 74.1 × 8.53 mm | 163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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