Reno 12 F 5G vs Galaxy A25 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

The Galaxy A25 5G wins this one, taking camera and software longevity decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $5.37 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Galaxy A25 5G 71 — 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

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160

Buy with care$5.37/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 70Galaxy A25 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 42Galaxy A25 5G 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 55Galaxy A25 5G 67

The Galaxy A25 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 80Galaxy A25 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 29Galaxy A25 5G 35

The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 5 months longer than the Reno 12 F 5G.

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 61Galaxy A25 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A25 5G at $5.37 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	Galaxy A25 5G
Price (street)	$220	$160
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Exynos 1280
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm
Weight	187 g	197 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP67
Supported until	Jul 2028	Dec 2028

Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →Galaxy A25 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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