Reno 12 5G vs Poco M7 5G

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Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.68 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($15.05/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Poco M7 5G 73 — 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$15.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G $120

Buy with care$3.68/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Poco M7 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Poco M7 5G 42

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Poco M7 5G 55

The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Poco M7 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco M7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Poco M7 5G 39

The Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Poco M7 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 5G at $3.68 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Poco M7 5G
Price (street)	$365	$120
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 600 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	7,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	171.5 × 77.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight	177 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP64
Supported until	Jun 2028	Mar 2029

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Poco M7 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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