Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO 12

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 147,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo iQOO 12 takes it by 16.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo iQOO 12 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo iQOO 12 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo iQOO 12 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Vivo iQOO 12 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo iQOO 12 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 95,000 less.
  • Vivo iQOO 12 charges 87W faster.
  • Vivo iQOO 12 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Vivo iQOO 12 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Vivo iQOO 12 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G Vivo iQOO 12
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 Cheaper PKR 147,999
Design & build
Release date June 2024 Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight 200 g 198.5 g Better
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.78 inches
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz
Protection Not Specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 750
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) 12GB/16GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR 16 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Super Charge 120W wired (fast charging) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3 5.x
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Vivo iQOO 12?

Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.4 points. It wins on performance, 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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and Vivo iQOO 12 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Vivo iQOO 12 at PKR 147,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 95,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Vivo iQOO 12?

Vivo iQOO 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Vivo iQOO 12, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Vivo iQOO 12?

Vivo iQOO 12 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo iQOO 12 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Vivo iQOO 12?

Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.