Reno 12 5G vs Poco F7 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Poco F7 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco F7 5G is supported until Jun 2031 at $6.23 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($15.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Poco F7 5G 83 — 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 F7 5G $375

Safe to buy$6.23/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Poco F7 5G 80

The Poco F7 5G's screen is the better one — 6.83-inch amoled, 1.5k, 120hz, dolby vision, up to 3200 nits peak, gorilla glass 7i.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Poco F7 5G 86

The Poco F7 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Poco F7 5G 67

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Poco F7 5G 100

6,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco F7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Poco F7 5G 72

The Poco F7 5G is supported until Jun 2031 — 36 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Poco F7 5G 83

Overall value goes to the Poco F7 5G at $6.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Poco F7 5G
Price (street)	$365	$375
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, up to 3200 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,500 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	90W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	163.1 × 77.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight	177 g	216 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP66/IP68/IP69
Supported until	Jun 2028	Jun 2031

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Poco F7 5G 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.