Reno 12 5G vs Aquos R9
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Aquos R9 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Aquos R9 57 — 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
The Reno 12 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, gorilla glass 7i.
The Aquos R9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
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 | Aquos R9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $365 | $530 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.5-inch Pro IGZO LTPO OLED, FHD+, up to 240Hz, ~2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | USB-C wired (no wireless) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm | 156 × 75 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810G) |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Sep 2028 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.