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 $15.19 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 $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi K70 Ultra $380
Buy with care$15.19/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 46Redmi 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 $15.19 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12 ProRedmi K70 Ultra
Price (street)$245$380
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 4000 nits peak, Dolby Vision
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)
RAM8GB/12GB12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging67W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm160.4 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight190 g211 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Jul 2028

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