12 4G vs Poco M7 Pro 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G

The Poco M7 Pro 5G wins this one, taking software longevity and performance decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Poco M7 Pro 5G 69 — 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 Pro 5G $175

Buy with care$5.81/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Poco M7 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Poco M7 Pro 5G 42

The Poco M7 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Poco M7 Pro 5G 55

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

Battery

12 4G 80Poco M7 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Poco M7 Pro 5G 36

The Poco M7 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 6 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value

12 4G 63Poco M7 Pro 5G 69

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 Pro 5G at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Poco M7 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$175	$175
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080p (395 ppi), 120Hz, 2100 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 5
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,110 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	162.4 × 75.7 × 8 mm
Weight	187 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP64
Supported until	Jul 2028	Dec 2028

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

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