PhoneLifespan

Reno 11 vs 12 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 Pro (supported until Jan 2028); want maximum speed → Reno 11 (MediaTek Dimensity 7050).

Value Score: Reno 11 59 · 12 Pro 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$17.15/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Realme 12 Pro $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 11 7012 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 11 5212 Pro 46

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

Camera
Reno 11 7912 Pro 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Reno 11 8012 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 11 2312 Pro 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 11 5912 Pro 63

Overall value goes to the 12 Pro at $12.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 1112 Pro
Price (street)$330$245
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm
Weight182 g190 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilJan 2028Jan 2028

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