PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 5G vs Poco F6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro

The Poco F6 Pro wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $17.21 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Poco F6 Pro 67 — 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 5G $365
Buy with care$15.04/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.21/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 5G 70Poco F6 Pro 80

The Poco F6 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 3200x1440 (wqhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Reno 12 5G 58Poco F6 Pro 85

The Poco F6 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 5G 67Poco F6 Pro 67

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

Battery
Reno 12 5G 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 5G 29Poco F6 Pro 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 5G 59Poco F6 Pro 67

Overall value goes to the Poco F6 Pro at $17.21 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 5GPoco F6 Pro
Price (street)$365$399
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired SuperVOOC120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight177 g209 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilJun 2028May 2028
Reno 12 5G full verdict →Poco F6 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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