Reno 12 F 5G vs Galaxy A34 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

The Galaxy A34 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Galaxy A34 5G 68 — 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 A34 5G $180

Buy with care$8.50/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 70Galaxy A34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 42Galaxy A34 5G 52

The Galaxy A34 5G's Dimensity 1080 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 55Galaxy A34 5G 62

The Galaxy A34 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 80Galaxy A34 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 29Galaxy A34 5G 25

The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy A34 5G.

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 61Galaxy A34 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A34 5G at $8.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	Galaxy A34 5G
Price (street)	$220	$180
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Dimensity 1080
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	48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm
Weight	187 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP67
Supported until	Jul 2028	Mar 2028

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