PhoneLifespan

Reno 11 vs Galaxy S23+

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23+

The Galaxy S23+ wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the Reno 11 it's also the sounder buy at $10.32 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 11 59 · Galaxy S23+ 69 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 S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.32/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 11 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 11 52Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 11 79Galaxy S23+ 79

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

Battery
Reno 11 80Galaxy S23+ 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Reno 11 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 11 23Galaxy S23+ 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 11 59Galaxy S23+ 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.32 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 11Galaxy S23+
Price (street)$330$206
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging67W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight182 g196 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Feb 2028

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