PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro vs Reno 13 5G

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Winner

Oppo Reno 13 5G

The Reno 13 5G wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the Reno 12 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $14.34 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · Reno 13 5G 65 — 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 Pro $480
Buy with care$19.55/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Oppo Reno 13 5G $420
Buy with care$14.34/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 70Reno 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 Pro 58Reno 13 5G 74

The Reno 13 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 79Reno 13 5G 67

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 80Reno 13 5G 92

5,600mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Reno 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 29Reno 13 5G 35

The Reno 13 5G is supported until Nov 2028 — 5 months longer than the Reno 12 Pro.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 56Reno 13 5G 65

Overall value goes to the Reno 13 5G at $14.34 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 ProReno 13 5G
Price (street)$480$420
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 8350
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,600 mAh
Charging80W wired80W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight180 g181 g
Water resistanceIP65IP66/IP68/IP69
Supported untilJul 2028Nov 2028
Reno 12 Pro full verdict →Reno 13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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