PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs Galaxy A34 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

The Galaxy A34 5G wins this one. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.49 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Galaxy A34 5G 68 — 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
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G $180
Buy with care$8.49/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70Galaxy A34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58Galaxy A34 5G 52

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67Galaxy A34 5G 62

The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80Galaxy A34 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29Galaxy A34 5G 25

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy A34 5G.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59Galaxy A34 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A34 5G at $8.49 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GGalaxy A34 5G
Price (street)$365$180
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)Dimensity 1080
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm
Weight177 g199 g
Water resistanceIP65IP67
Supported untilJun 2028Mar 2028
Reno 12 5G full verdict →Galaxy A34 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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