Nord 4 vs Reno 12 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

OnePlus Nord 4

Lifespan decides this one: the Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 at $8.17 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($15.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Nord 4 72 · 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.

OnePlus Nord 4 $400

Safe to buy$8.17/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20282030

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.04/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

Nord 4 70Reno 12 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Nord 4 78Reno 12 5G 58

The Nord 4's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Nord 4 67Reno 12 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Nord 4 90Reno 12 5G 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Nord 4 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Nord 4 58Reno 12 5G 29

The Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 — 25 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Nord 4 72Reno 12 5G 59

Overall value goes to the Nord 4 at $8.17 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Nord 4	Reno 12 5G
Price (street)	$400	$365
Display	6.74-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772×1240, 450 ppi), up to 120Hz, 2150 nits peak	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB/16GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	100W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	162.6 × 75.3 × 7.99 mm	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm
Weight	200 g	177 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP65
Supported until	Jul 2030	Jun 2028

Nord 4 full verdict →Reno 12 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.