Reno 12 5G vs Reno 12 F 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 12 F 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Reno 12 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)).
Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Reno 12 F 5G 61 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 5G | Reno 12 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $365 | $220 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm | 162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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