Reno 11 vs Reno 12 F 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 12 F 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Reno 11 (MediaTek Dimensity 7050).
Value Score: Reno 11 59 · 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's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is simply the faster chip.
The Reno 11 has the stronger camera system (3 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.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 11 | Reno 12 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $330 | $220 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm | 162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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