PhoneLifespan

Reno 11 vs Galaxy S23 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 at $5.77 per month of safe use, while the Reno 11 runs out in Jan 2028 ($17.01/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 11 59 · Galaxy S23 FE 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$17.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.77/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 11 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 11 52Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 11 79Galaxy S23 FE 79

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

Battery
Reno 11 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Reno 11 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 11 23Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 9 months longer than the Reno 11.

Value
Reno 11 59Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 FE at $5.77 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 11Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$330$164
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging67W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight182 g209 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Oct 2028
Reno 11 full verdict →Galaxy S23 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

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