Reno 11 vs 12 4G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 12 4G

Lifespan decides this one: the 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 at $7.16 per month of safe use, while the Reno 11 runs out in Jan 2028 ($17.13/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 11 59 · 12 4G 63 — 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 $330

Buy with care$17.13/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 11 7012 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 11 5212 4G 36

The Reno 11's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 11 7912 4G 55

The Reno 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 11 8012 4G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 11 2312 4G 29

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the Reno 11.

Value

Reno 11 5912 4G 63

Overall value goes to the 12 4G at $7.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 11	12 4G
Price (street)	$330	$175
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight	182 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP54
Supported until	Jan 2028	Jul 2028

Reno 11 full verdict →12 4G 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.