Reno 12 5G vs Poco M7 Pro 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco M7 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 at $5.81 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 M7 Pro 5G 69 — 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 M7 Pro 5G $175

Buy with care$5.81/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Poco M7 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Poco M7 Pro 5G 42

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

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Poco M7 Pro 5G 55

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Poco M7 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Poco M7 Pro 5G 36

The Poco M7 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 6 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Poco M7 Pro 5G 69

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 Pro 5G at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Poco M7 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$365	$175
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080p (395 ppi), 120Hz, 2100 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 5
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,110 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	162.4 × 75.7 × 8 mm
Weight	177 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP64
Supported until	Jun 2028	Dec 2028

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

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