12 4G vs Poco M7 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G

The Poco M7 5G wins this one, taking battery and software longevity decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $3.68 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Poco M7 5G 73 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G $120

Buy with care$3.68/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Poco M7 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Poco M7 5G 42

The Poco M7 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Poco M7 5G 55

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

Battery

12 4G 80Poco M7 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco M7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Poco M7 5G 39

The Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 8 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value

12 4G 63Poco M7 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 5G at $3.68 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Poco M7 5G
Price (street)	$175	$120
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 600 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	7,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	171.5 × 77.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight	187 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP64
Supported until	Jul 2028	Mar 2029

12 4G full verdict →Poco M7 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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