Reno 12 F 5G vs Galaxy M05

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $3.36 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 F 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($9.00/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Galaxy M05 66 — 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 M05 $90

Buy with care$3.36/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 70Galaxy M05 50

The Reno 12 F 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 120hz.

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 42Galaxy M05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 55Galaxy M05 55

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

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 80Galaxy M05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 29Galaxy M05 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 61Galaxy M05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M05 at $3.36 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	Galaxy M05
Price (street)	$220	$90
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight	187 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP64	None
Supported until	Jul 2028	Sep 2028

Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →Galaxy M05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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