PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Poco M7 Pro 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Poco M7 Pro 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → 12+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi Poco M7 Pro 5G $175
Buy with care$5.81/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Poco M7 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Poco M7 Pro 5G 42

The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Poco M7 Pro 5G 55

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12+ 5G 80Poco M7 Pro 5G 82

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Poco M7 Pro 5G 36

The Poco M7 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value
12+ 5G 68Poco M7 Pro 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GPoco M7 Pro 5G
Price (street)$215$175
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080p (395 ppi), 120Hz, 2100 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 5
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,110 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm162.4 × 75.7 × 8 mm
Weight190 g190 g
Water resistanceIP54IP64
Supported untilMar 2028Dec 2028

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