{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/redmagic-12-pro-plus-vs-vivo-v80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T21:28:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus vs vivo V80 Lite",
    "answer": "The REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 249,999.",
    "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": 70,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 94.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 77.5,
                "overall": 85.4
            },
            "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": "vivo V80 Lite",
            "slug": "vivo-v80-lite",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)",
                    "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,",
                    "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "redmagic-12-pro-plus",
        "margin": 16.9,
        "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": 70,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22
                },
                "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,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 81
                },
                "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,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50
                },
                "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": 77.5,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 104,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 1,550 mAh larger battery.",
        "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus charges 76W faster.",
        "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus offers 16 GB more RAM.",
        "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. vivo V80 Lite 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 vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 249,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 104,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite 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 vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus leads on battery. REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus carries a 5500 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 120W and 44W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "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 vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (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/)."
}