Reno 12 5G vs Galaxy S24 FE

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 at $7.86 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 FE 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

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE $499

Safe to buy$7.86/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Galaxy S24 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Galaxy S24 FE 82

The Galaxy S24 FE's Exynos 2400e is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Galaxy S24 FE 79

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Galaxy S24 FE 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Reno 12 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Galaxy S24 FE 76

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 39 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Galaxy S24 FE 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 FE at $7.86 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Galaxy S24 FE
Price (street)	$365	$499
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Exynos 2400e
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight	177 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Oct 2031

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Galaxy S24 FE 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.