Reno 12 5G vs Redmi K70 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra

The Redmi K70 Ultra wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $15.17 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Redmi K70 Ultra 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 Redmi K70 Ultra $380

Buy with care$15.17/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Redmi K70 Ultra 80

The Redmi K70 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, 4000 nits peak, dolby vision.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Redmi K70 Ultra 95

The Redmi K70 Ultra's MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Redmi K70 Ultra 67

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

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Redmi K70 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi K70 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Redmi K70 Ultra 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Redmi K70 Ultra 73

Overall value goes to the Redmi K70 Ultra at $15.17 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Redmi K70 Ultra
Price (street)	$365	$380
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 4000 nits peak, Dolby Vision
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	160.4 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight	177 g	211 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Jul 2028

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Redmi K70 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

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