PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs 13+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 13+ 5G

The 13+ 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 13+ 5G 70 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 $215
Buy with care$8.07/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 58

The 13+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 5513+ 5G 67

The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

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 70

Overall value goes to the 13+ 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5G13+ 5G
Price (street)$220$215
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight187 g185 g
Water resistanceIP64IP65
Supported untilJul 2028Sep 2028

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