PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Galaxy S23

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23

The Galaxy S23 wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.75 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Galaxy S23 67 — 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 S23 $175
Buy with care$8.75/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 42Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Galaxy S23 58

5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Reno 12 F 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29Galaxy S23 24

The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Galaxy S23 67

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 at $8.75 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GGalaxy S23
Price (street)$220$175
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging45W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight187 g168 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Feb 2028
Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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