Reno 12 F 5G vs 12 4G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Reno 12 F 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 12 4G 63 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Reno 12 F 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 12 F 5G | 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $220 | $175 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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