PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Reno 12 Pro

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Winner

Oppo Reno 12 F 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 at $9.00 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 Pro runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.57/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Reno 12 Pro 56 — 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 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Oppo Reno 12 Pro $480
Buy with care$19.57/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 70Reno 12 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 42Reno 12 Pro 58

The Reno 12 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Reno 12 Pro 79

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Reno 12 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29Reno 12 Pro 29

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Reno 12 Pro 56

Overall value goes to the Reno 12 F 5G at $9.00 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GReno 12 Pro
Price (street)$220$480
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
RAM8GB/12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm
Weight187 g180 g
Water resistanceIP64IP65
Supported untilJul 2028Jul 2028
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