PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs iQOO 12

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Winner

Vivo iQOO 12

The iQOO 12 wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $19.51 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · iQOO 12 66 — 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
Vivo iQOO 12 $560
Buy with care$19.51/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70iQOO 12 90

The iQOO 12's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2800x1260, 144hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58iQOO 12 92

The iQOO 12's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67iQOO 12 79

The iQOO 12 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80iQOO 12 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29iQOO 12 34

The iQOO 12 is supported until Nov 2028 — 4 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59iQOO 12 66

Overall value goes to the iQOO 12 at $19.51 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GiQOO 12
Price (street)$365$560
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight177 g199 g
Water resistanceIP65IP64
Supported untilJun 2028Nov 2028
Reno 12 5G full verdict →iQOO 12 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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