PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Xperia 10 VI

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Winner

Oppo Reno 12 F 5G

The Reno 12 F 5G wins this one, taking display decisively. Against the Xperia 10 VI it's also the sounder buy at $9.00 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · Xperia 10 VI 53 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
Sony Xperia 10 VI $330
Buy with care$14.15/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 70Xperia 10 VI 50

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

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 42Xperia 10 VI 46

The Xperia 10 VI's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Xperia 10 VI 62

The Xperia 10 VI has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Xperia 10 VI 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29Xperia 10 VI 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Xperia 10 VI 53

Overall value goes to the Reno 12 F 5G at $9.00 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GXperia 10 VI
Price (street)$220$330
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.1-inch OLED, FHD+ (1080×2520), 21:9, 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired30W wired (USB PD)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth48MP main (with OIS), 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm155 × 68 × 8.3 mm
Weight187 g164 g
Water resistanceIP64IP65/IP68
Supported untilJul 2028May 2028

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