{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-12-plus-vs-tecno-spark-20-pro-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T14:18:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 12 Plus vs Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G",
    "answer": "The Realme 12 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 12 Plus",
            "slug": "realme-12-plus",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-12-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2025-11_45_13-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-12T05:58:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 72.8,
                "overall": 81
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2 March 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "ArmorShell Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, Realme UI 5.0."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony LYT-600 OIS Main Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera 2MP Macro Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 support",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_29_15-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 52999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T05:12:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather)",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No confirmed IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not Specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Super Charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-12-plus",
        "margin": 7.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 62.1,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 62
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 96,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 83
                },
                "leader": "realme-12-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 75.1,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-12-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "realme-12-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 87.5,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "realme-12-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 72.8,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 32,000 less.",
        "Realme 12 Plus charges 34W faster.",
        "Realme 12 Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 12 Plus ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Realme 12 Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 12 Plus or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.9 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme 12 Plus and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G at PKR 52,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 12 Plus or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme 12 Plus uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 12 Plus or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus leads on battery. Realme 12 Plus carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 67W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}