PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 F 5G vs Redmi K70 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra

The Redmi K70 Ultra wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $15.19 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra $380
Buy with care$15.19/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 F 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 F 5G 42Redmi K70 Ultra 95

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

Camera
Reno 12 F 5G 55Redmi K70 Ultra 67

The Redmi K70 Ultra has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 12 F 5G 80Redmi K70 Ultra 90

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

Software longevity
Reno 12 F 5G 29Redmi K70 Ultra 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 F 5G 61Redmi K70 Ultra 73

Overall value goes to the Redmi K70 Ultra at $15.19 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 F 5GRedmi K70 Ultra
Price (street)$220$380
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 4000 nits peak, Dolby Vision
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging45W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm160.4 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight187 g211 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jul 2028

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