PhoneLifespan

Reno 12 Pro 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 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $15.17 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 12 Pro 56 · 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 Pro $480
Buy with care$19.55/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra $380
Buy with care$15.17/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 12 Pro 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 Pro 58Redmi K70 Ultra 95

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

Camera
Reno 12 Pro 79Redmi K70 Ultra 67

The Reno 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Reno 12 Pro 80Redmi K70 Ultra 90

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

Software longevity
Reno 12 Pro 29Redmi K70 Ultra 30

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 12 Pro 56Redmi K70 Ultra 73

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

Full spec table
SpecReno 12 ProRedmi K70 Ultra
Price (street)$480$380
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 4000 nits peak, Dolby Vision
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)
RAM12GB12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging80W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.8 × 7.4 mm160.4 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight180 g211 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jul 2028

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