12 Pro vs Poco X7 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco X7 5G

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

Value Score: 12 Pro 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 Pro $245

Buy with care$12.65/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi Poco X7 5G $230

Buy with care$7.48/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display

12 Pro 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 Pro 46Poco X7 5G 58

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

Camera

12 Pro 79Poco X7 5G 67

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

Battery

12 Pro 80Poco X7 5G 90

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

Software longevity

12 Pro 23Poco X7 5G 37

The Poco X7 5G is supported until Jan 2029 — 11 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value

12 Pro 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 Pro	Poco X7 5G
Price (street)	$245	$230
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (446 ppi), 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	67W wired	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm	162.3 × 74.4 × 8.4 mm
Weight	190 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68 (also IP69)
Supported until	Jan 2028	Jan 2029

12 Pro 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.