PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs 13T

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Winner

Xiaomi 13T

The 13T wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $12.82 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 13T 69 — 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
Xiaomi 13T $350
Buy with care$12.82/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 7013T 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 4213T 75

The 13T's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 5513T 79

The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 8013T 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 2913T 32

The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 3 months longer than the Reno 12 F 5G.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 6113T 69

Overall value goes to the 13T at $12.82 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5G13T
Price (street)$220$350
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight187 g197 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Sep 2028
Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →13T full verdict →Longevity master board →

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