Reno 12 5G vs 13+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 13+ 5G

The 13+ 5G wins this one. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · 13+ 5G 70 — 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$15.06/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Realme 13+ 5G $215

Buy with care$8.07/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 7013+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 5813+ 5G 58

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 6713+ 5G 67

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 8013+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 2913+ 5G 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Reno 12 5G 5913+ 5G 70

Overall value goes to the 13+ 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	13+ 5G
Price (street)	$365	$215
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight	177 g	185 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP65
Supported until	Jun 2028	Sep 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →13+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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