PhoneLifespan

12 Pro+ vs Redmi K70 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra

The Redmi K70 Ultra wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the 12 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $15.17 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · Redmi K70 Ultra 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 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra $380
Buy with care$15.17/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro+ 70Redmi K70 Ultra 80

The Redmi K70 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, 4000 nits peak, dolby vision.

Performance
12 Pro+ 56Redmi K70 Ultra 95

The Redmi K70 Ultra's MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 Pro+ 79Redmi K70 Ultra 67

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
12 Pro+ 80Redmi K70 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi K70 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
12 Pro+ 23Redmi K70 Ultra 30

The Redmi K70 Ultra is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value
12 Pro+ 63Redmi K70 Ultra 73

Overall value goes to the Redmi K70 Ultra at $15.17 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 Pro+Redmi K70 Ultra
Price (street)$300$380
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 4000 nits peak, Dolby Vision
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging67W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm160.4 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight196 g211 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Jul 2028

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