Reno 12 Pro vs Galaxy S24 FE

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 at $7.86 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 Pro runs out in Jul 2028 ($19.59/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · Galaxy S24 FE 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 Pro $480

Buy with care$19.59/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE $499

Safe to buy$7.86/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 Pro 70Galaxy S24 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 Pro 58Galaxy S24 FE 82

The Galaxy S24 FE's Exynos 2400e is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 Pro 79Galaxy S24 FE 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Reno 12 Pro 80Galaxy S24 FE 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Reno 12 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 Pro 29Galaxy S24 FE 76

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 39 months longer than the Reno 12 Pro.

Value

Reno 12 Pro 56Galaxy S24 FE 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 FE at $7.86 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 Pro	Galaxy S24 FE
Price (street)	$480	$499
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy	Exynos 2400e
RAM	12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	80W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm	162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight	180 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Oct 2031

Reno 12 Pro full verdict →Galaxy S24 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.