PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs Reno 13 5G

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Winner

Oppo Reno 13 5G

The Reno 13 5G wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $14.34 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Reno 13 5G 65 — 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 12 5G $365
Buy with care$15.05/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Oppo Reno 13 5G $420
Buy with care$14.34/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70Reno 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58Reno 13 5G 74

The Reno 13 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67Reno 13 5G 67

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

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80Reno 13 5G 92

5,600mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Reno 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29Reno 13 5G 35

The Reno 13 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 5 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59Reno 13 5G 65

Overall value goes to the Reno 13 5G at $14.34 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GReno 13 5G
Price (street)$365$420
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8350
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,600 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC80W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight177 g181 g
Water resistanceIP65IP66/IP68/IP69
Supported untilJun 2028Nov 2028
Reno 12 5G full verdict →Reno 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.