F29 Pro 5G vs Reno 12 F 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 12 F 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → F29 Pro 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm)).
Value Score: F29 Pro 5G 62 · Reno 12 F 5G 61 — 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.
The F29 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the F29 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 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 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $330 | $220 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SUPERVOOC | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm | 162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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