Reno 12 5G vs Y39 5G

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Winner

Vivo Y39 5G

The Y39 5G wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $9.39 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Y39 5G 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$15.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Vivo Y39 5G $200

Buy with care$9.39/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Y39 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Y39 5G 42

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Y39 5G 55

The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Y39 5G 100

6,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Y39 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Y39 5G 25

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Y39 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Y39 5G 66

Overall value goes to the Y39 5G at $9.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Y39 5G
Price (street)	$365	$200
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.68-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,500 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	44W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	163.9 × 76.7 × 8.1 mm
Weight	177 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP64
Supported until	Jun 2028	Mar 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Y39 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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