Reno 11 vs Reno 12 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Reno 12 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Reno 11 59 · 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.
The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Reno 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 5 months longer than the Reno 11.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 11 | Reno 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $330 | $365 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 177 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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