PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs GT Neo 6

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Winner

Realme GT Neo 6

The GT Neo 6 wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $14.08 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · GT Neo 6 72 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$15.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Realme GT Neo 6 $320
Buy with care$14.08/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70GT Neo 6 80

The GT Neo 6's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2780x1264, 120hz.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58GT Neo 6 82

The GT Neo 6's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67GT Neo 6 67

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

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80GT Neo 6 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the GT Neo 6 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29GT Neo 6 27

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59GT Neo 6 72

Overall value goes to the GT Neo 6 at $14.08 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GGT Neo 6
Price (street)$365$320
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2780x1264, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm162.0 × 75.1 × 8.7 mm
Weight177 g191 g
Water resistanceIP65IP65
Supported untilJun 2028May 2028

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