Reno 12 5G vs 13T

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Winner

Xiaomi 13T

The 13T wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $12.81 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · 13T 69 — 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

Xiaomi 13T $350

Buy with care$12.81/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 7013T 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 5813T 75

The 13T's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 6713T 79

The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Reno 12 5G 8013T 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 2913T 33

The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 3 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 5913T 69

Overall value goes to the 13T at $12.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	13T
Price (street)	$365	$350
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight	177 g	197 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Sep 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →13T full verdict →Longevity master board →

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