12 4G vs Poco X7 Pro

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro

The Poco X7 Pro wins this one, taking performance and battery decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $9.43 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Poco X7 Pro 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 Pro $290

Buy with care$9.43/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Poco X7 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Poco X7 Pro 78

The Poco X7 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Poco X7 Pro 67

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

Battery

12 4G 80Poco X7 Pro 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco X7 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Poco X7 Pro 37

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

Value

12 4G 63Poco X7 Pro 75

Overall value goes to the Poco X7 Pro at $9.43 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Poco X7 Pro
Price (street)	$175	$290
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712x1220 (1.5K), 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	90W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	160.8 × 75.7 × 8.3 mm
Weight	187 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Jan 2029

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

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