PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro vs Galaxy Z Flip5

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy Z Flip5 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · Galaxy Z Flip5 60 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 Z Flip5 $400
Buy with care$15.54/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 70Galaxy Z Flip5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 Pro 58Galaxy Z Flip5 85

The Galaxy Z Flip5's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 79Galaxy Z Flip5 52

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

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 80Galaxy Z Flip5 54

5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the Reno 12 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 29Galaxy Z Flip5 31

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 56Galaxy Z Flip5 60

Overall value goes to the Galaxy Z Flip5 at $15.54 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 ProGalaxy Z Flip5
Price (street)$480$400
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080x2640, 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover Super AMOLED Flex Window, 720x748, 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergySnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,700 mAh
Charging80W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm85.1 × 71.9 × 15.1 mm folded / 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm unfolded
Weight180 g187 g
Water resistanceIP65IPX8
Supported untilJul 2028Aug 2028

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