Reno 13 5G vs Reno 13 F 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Reno 13 F 5G (supported until Jan 2029); want maximum speed → Reno 13 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 8350).
Value Score: Reno 13 5G 65 · Reno 13 F 5G 64 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Reno 13 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,800mAh vs 5,600mAh — the Reno 13 F 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Reno 13 5G | Reno 13 F 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $420 | $290 |
| Display | 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,600 mAh | 5,800 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired SUPERVOOC | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm | 159.0 x 73.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 192 g |
| Water resistance | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Nov 2028 | Jan 2029 |
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