PhoneLifespan

Reno 11 vs Galaxy M15 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M15 5G is supported until Apr 2029 at $4.47 per month of safe use, while the Reno 11 runs out in Jan 2028 ($17.18/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 11 59 · Galaxy M15 5G 71 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$17.18/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
Reno 11 70Galaxy M15 5G 50

The Reno 11's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch amoled, 2412x1080, 120hz.

Performance
Reno 11 52Galaxy M15 5G 38

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

Camera
Reno 11 79Galaxy M15 5G 55

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

Battery
Reno 11 80Galaxy M15 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 11 23Galaxy M15 5G 40

The Galaxy M15 5G is supported until Apr 2029 — 14 months longer than the Reno 11.

Value
Reno 11 59Galaxy M15 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M15 5G at $4.47 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 11Galaxy M15 5G
Price (street)$330$150
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging67W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm
Weight182 g217 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilJan 2028Apr 2029

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