PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs Galaxy S23

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23

The Galaxy S23 wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.74 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Galaxy S23 67 — 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 S23 $175
Buy with care$8.74/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80Galaxy S23 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Reno 12 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29Galaxy S23 24

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59Galaxy S23 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 at $8.74 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GGalaxy S23
Price (street)$365$175
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight177 g168 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJun 2028Feb 2028
Reno 12 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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