Reno 13 5G vs Galaxy S24

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Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 at $9.90 per month of safe use, while the Reno 13 5G runs out in Nov 2028 ($14.34/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 13 5G 65 · Galaxy S24 71 — 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 13 5G $420

Buy with care$14.34/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S24 $549

Safe to buy$9.90/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display

Reno 13 5G 70Galaxy S24 90

The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Reno 13 5G 74Galaxy S24 92

The Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 13 5G 67Galaxy S24 79

The Galaxy S24 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Reno 13 5G 92Galaxy S24 60

5,600mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Reno 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 13 5G 35Galaxy S24 66

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 26 months longer than the Reno 13 5G.

Value

Reno 13 5G 65Galaxy S24 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 at $9.90 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 13 5G	Galaxy S24
Price (street)	$420	$549
Display	6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1200 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8350	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,600 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SUPERVOOC	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	157.5 × 74.7 × 7.6 mm	147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight	181 g	167 g
Water resistance	IP66/IP68/IP69	IP68
Supported until	Nov 2028	Jan 2031

Reno 13 5G full verdict →Galaxy S24 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.