{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-12-plus-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T01:03:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 12 Plus vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Realme 12 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 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,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 83.7
            },
            "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 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 66.6,
                "overall": 53.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-12-plus",
        "margin": 30.2,
        "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,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-12-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-50s": 56.9
                },
                "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-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-12-plus": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 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-50s": 37.5
                },
                "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": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-12-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 4,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 12 Plus charges 22W faster.",
        "Realme 12 Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 12 Plus ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Realme 12 Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 12 Plus or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 12 Plus or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 12 Plus or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Realme 12 Plus carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 67W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 12 Plus or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Realme 12 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 12 Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}