Reno 12 5G vs Galaxy Z Flip5
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy Z Flip5 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Galaxy Z Flip5 60 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy Z Flip5's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the Reno 12 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 5G | Galaxy Z Flip5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $365 | $400 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2640, 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720x748, 60Hz |
| 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 | 3,700 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm | 85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm folded / 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm unfolded |
| Weight | 177 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IPX8 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Aug 2028 |
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