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 $10.29 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Galaxy S23+ 69 — 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+ $206

Buy with care$10.29/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+ 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — 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+ 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.29 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Galaxy S23+
Price (street)	$365	$206
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight	177 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Feb 2028

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