PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs POCO X6 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi POCO X6 Pro

The POCO X6 Pro wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $13.31 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · POCO X6 Pro 68 — 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 X6 Pro $250
Buy with care$13.31/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 5G 70POCO X6 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Reno 12 F 5G 42POCO X6 Pro 73

The POCO X6 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55POCO X6 Pro 67

The POCO X6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80POCO X6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29POCO X6 Pro 22

The Reno 12 F 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the POCO X6 Pro.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61POCO X6 Pro 68

Overall value goes to the POCO X6 Pro at $13.31 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GPOCO X6 Pro
Price (street)$220$250
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.67-inch CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED, 2712×1220 (446 ppi), 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, 480Hz touch sampling
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth64MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm160.45 × 74.34 × 8.25 mm
Weight187 g186 g
Water resistanceIP64IP54
Supported untilJul 2028Jan 2028
Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →POCO X6 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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