PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Galaxy F34 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G

The Galaxy F34 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $5.82 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Galaxy F34 5G 73 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 F34 5G $150
Buy with care$5.82/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 70Galaxy F34 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 42Galaxy F34 5G 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Galaxy F34 5G 67

The Galaxy F34 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Galaxy F34 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy F34 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29Galaxy F34 5G 31

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Galaxy F34 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F34 5G at $5.82 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GGalaxy F34 5G
Price (street)$220$150
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging45W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm161.9 × 77.4 × 8.8 mm
Weight187 g208 g
Water resistanceIP64None
Supported untilJul 2028Aug 2028

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