12 4G vs Poco X7 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco X7 5G

The Poco X7 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $7.48 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Poco X7 5G 75 — 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 X7 5G $230

Buy with care$7.48/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Poco X7 5G 80

The Poco X7 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 1.5k (446 ppi), 120hz, 3000 nits peak, gorilla glass victus 2.

Performance

12 4G 36Poco X7 5G 58

The Poco X7 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Poco X7 5G 67

The Poco X7 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 80Poco X7 5G 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco X7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Poco X7 5G 37

The Poco X7 5G is supported until Jan 2029 — 6 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value

12 4G 63Poco X7 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Poco X7 5G at $7.48 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Poco X7 5G
Price (street)	$175	$230
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (446 ppi), 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4nm)
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	162.3 × 74.4 × 8.4 mm
Weight	187 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68 (also IP69)
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2029

12 4G full verdict →Poco X7 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.