{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/redmagic-12-pro-plus-vs-tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:11:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
    "answer": "The REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 369,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "redmagic-12-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/redmagic-12-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-24-2026-11_00_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 249999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T06:17:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 98.2,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 94.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Q4 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 resolution",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz/165Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 class chipset (rumored)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected) REDMAGIC OS 11/12 skin"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP main camera 50MP ultrawide 2MP macro/depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP or 32MP under-display selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion battery 5500mAh–7500mAh expected",
                    "Wired charging": "120W–165W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2",
            "slug": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-phantom-v-fold-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-11_08_43-AM-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 369999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T06:27:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 84,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 64.9,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 13, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)",
                    "Weight": "249 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display)",
                    "Resolution": "2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display)",
                    "Panel type": "Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors",
                    "Protection": "Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz",
                    "GPU": "Arm Mali-G710 MC10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,)",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF Telephoto Camera: 50MP, 2× optical zoom, PDAF Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP, 115° FOV, PDAF Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS, PDAF",
                    "Selfie camera": "Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "redmagic-12-pro-plus",
        "margin": 6.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 98.2,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84
                },
                "leader": "redmagic-12-pro-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": {
                    "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 81,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 98
                },
                "leader": "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 94.2,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 84.6
                },
                "leader": "redmagic-12-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "redmagic-12-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 100,
                    "tecno-phantom-v-fold-2": 64.9
                },
                "leader": "redmagic-12-pro-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus costs PKR 120,000 less.",
        "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 packs a 250 mAh larger battery.",
        "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus charges 50W faster.",
        "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 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 REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 249,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 120,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 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, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus leads on battery. REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus carries a 5500 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 a 5750 mAh cell, with 120W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?",
            "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 class chipset (rumored) while Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}