Reno 12 5G vs Aquos sense9
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Aquos sense9 (supported until Nov 2028); want maximum speed → Reno 12 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)).
Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Aquos sense9 61 — 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 Aquos sense9's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch pro igzo oled, fhd+, 1-120hz.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Aquos sense9 is supported until Nov 2028 — 4 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 5G | Aquos sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $365 | $380 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.1-inch Pro IGZO OLED, FHD+, 1-120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SuperVOOC | USB-C wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm | 149 × 73 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 166 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 (also MIL-STD-810H) |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Nov 2028 |
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