12 Pro vs Poco M7 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.68 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($12.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro 63 · Poco M7 5G 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 $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G $120

Buy with care$3.68/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 Pro 70Poco M7 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro 46Poco M7 5G 42

The 12 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 Pro 79Poco M7 5G 55

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 Pro 80Poco M7 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco M7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 Pro 23Poco M7 5G 39

The Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value

12 Pro 63Poco M7 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 5G at $3.68 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro	Poco M7 5G
Price (street)	$245	$120
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 600 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	7,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm	171.5 × 77.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight	190 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP64
Supported until	Jan 2028	Mar 2029

12 Pro full verdict →Poco M7 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.