Reno 11 vs Reno 12 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Reno 12 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Reno 11 59 · Reno 12 Pro 56 — 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 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Reno 12 Pro 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $330 | $480 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm | 161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 180 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Jan 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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