F29 Pro 5G 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 → F29 Pro 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm)).
Value Score: F29 Pro 5G 62 · 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).
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the F29 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the F29 Pro 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | F29 Pro 5G | Reno 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $330 | $365 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SUPERVOOC | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 177 g |
| Water resistance | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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