PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs iQOO 11

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Winner

Vivo iQOO 11

The iQOO 11 wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $24.91 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · iQOO 11 65 — 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$15.05/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Vivo iQOO 11 $470
Buy with care$24.91/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70iQOO 11 90

The iQOO 11's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo4 amoled, qhd+, 144hz, up to 1800 nits peak.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58iQOO 11 85

The iQOO 11's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67iQOO 11 79

The iQOO 11 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80iQOO 11 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29iQOO 11 22

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 5 months longer than the iQOO 11.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59iQOO 11 65

Overall value goes to the iQOO 11 at $24.91 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GiQOO 11
Price (street)$365$470
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.78-inch LTPO4 AMOLED, QHD+, 144Hz, up to 1800 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 13MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm164.9 × 77.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight177 g205 g
Water resistanceIP65Not rated
Supported untilJun 2028Jan 2028
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