PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro vs 13

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Winner

Oppo Reno 12 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Reno 12 Pro is supported until Jul 2028 at $19.59 per month of safe use, while the 13 runs out in Dec 2027 ($22.44/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · 13 40 — 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
Xiaomi 13 $400
Avoid buying$22.44/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Dec 20252027

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 7013 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 Pro 5813 85

The 13's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 7913 79

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

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 8013 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Reno 12 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 2913 21

The Reno 12 Pro is supported until Jul 2028 — 7 months longer than the 13.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 5613 40

Overall value goes to the Reno 12 Pro at $19.59 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 Pro13
Price (street)$480$400
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging80W wired67W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3.2x
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm152.8 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight180 g189 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Dec 2027
Reno 12 Pro full verdict →13 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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