Reno 12 F 5G vs 13 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 13 5G

The 13 5G wins this one. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $6.01 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 13 5G 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 F 5G $220

Buy with care$9.00/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Realme 13 5G $160

Buy with care$6.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 7013 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 4213 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 5513 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 8013 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 2913 5G 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 6113 5G 69

Overall value goes to the 13 5G at $6.01 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	13 5G
Price (street)	$220	$160
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight	187 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP64
Supported until	Jul 2028	Sep 2028

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

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.