Reno 11 F 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 → Reno 11 F 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).
Value Score: Reno 11 F 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 Reno 11 F 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Reno 11 F 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the Reno 11 F 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 11 F 5G | Reno 12 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $270 | $220 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits peak, Panda Glass | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SUPERVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 162.4 × 74.2 × 7.6 mm | 162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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