PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Poco F6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro

The Poco F6 Pro wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $17.23 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Xiaomi Poco F6 Pro $399
Buy with care$17.23/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 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 F 5G 42Poco F6 Pro 85

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

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Poco F6 Pro 67

The Poco F6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Poco F6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29Poco F6 Pro 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Poco F6 Pro 67

Overall value goes to the Poco F6 Pro at $17.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GPoco F6 Pro
Price (street)$220$399
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm163 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight187 g209 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilJul 2028May 2028

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