Reno 12 5G vs Galaxy S24

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Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 at $9.90 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($15.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Galaxy S24 71 — 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 S24 $549

Safe to buy$9.90/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Galaxy S24 90

The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Galaxy S24 92

The Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Galaxy S24 79

The Galaxy S24 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Galaxy S24 60

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Reno 12 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Galaxy S24 66

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 31 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Galaxy S24 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 at $9.90 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Galaxy S24
Price (street)	$365	$549
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	25W wired, 15W 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	147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight	177 g	167 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Jan 2031

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Galaxy S24 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.