Reno 12 F 5G vs P1 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme P1 5G

The P1 5G wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $7.53 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · P1 5G 67 — 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 P1 5G $165

Buy with care$7.53/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 70P1 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 42P1 5G 52

The P1 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 55P1 5G 55

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

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 80P1 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 29P1 5G 26

The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 61P1 5G 67

Overall value goes to the P1 5G at $7.53 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	P1 5G
Price (street)	$220	$165
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
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, 2MP depth
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm
Weight	187 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2028	Apr 2028

Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →P1 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.