Reno 11 F 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 at $5.80 per month of safe use, while the Reno 11 F 5G runs out in Feb 2028 ($13.69/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 11 F 5G 62 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Oppo Reno 11 F 5G $270

Buy with care$13.69/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164

Buy with care$5.80/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 11 F 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 11 F 5G 52Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 11 F 5G 67Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Reno 11 F 5G 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Reno 11 F 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 11 F 5G 23Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 9 months longer than the Reno 11 F 5G.

Value

Reno 11 F 5G 62Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 FE at $5.80 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 11 F 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)	$270	$164
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits peak, Panda Glass	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	67W SUPERVOOC wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	162.4 × 74.2 × 7.6 mm	158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	182 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2028	Oct 2028

Reno 11 F 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23 FE 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.