PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Galaxy M54 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G

The Galaxy M54 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $10.42 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Galaxy M54 5G 72 — 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 M54 5G $220
Buy with care$10.42/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 70Galaxy M54 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 42Galaxy M54 5G 58

The Galaxy M54 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Galaxy M54 5G 67

The Galaxy M54 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Galaxy M54 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M54 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29Galaxy M54 5G 25

The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy M54 5G.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Galaxy M54 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M54 5G at $10.42 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GGalaxy M54 5G
Price (street)$220$220
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging45W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight187 g199 g
Water resistanceIP64None
Supported untilJul 2028Mar 2028
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