PhoneLifespan

Reno 11 vs 12+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one. Against the Reno 11 it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 11 59 · 12+ 5G 68 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 11 7012+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 11 5212+ 5G 52

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Reno 11 7912+ 5G 67

The Reno 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Reno 11 8012+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 11 2312+ 5G 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 11 5912+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 1112+ 5G
Price (street)$330$215
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight182 g190 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJan 2028Mar 2028

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