Flip 2 vs 12+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one, taking battery and camera decisively. Against the Flip 2 it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Flip 2 56 · 12+ 5G 68 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Nubia Flip 2 $350

Buy with care$14.92/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Flip 2 7012+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Flip 2 5812+ 5G 52

The Flip 2's MediaTek Dimensity 7300X is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Flip 2 5512+ 5G 67

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Flip 2 6712+ 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 4,325mAh — the 12+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Flip 2 2812+ 5G 24

The Flip 2 is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

Flip 2 5612+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Flip 2	12+ 5G
Price (street)	$350	$215
Display	6.9-inch foldable OLED, 1188 x 2790, 120Hz; 3.0-inch cover OLED, 422 x 682, 900 nits	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300X	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	6GB/8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	4,325 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	33W wired	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	Unfolded 170 x 76 x 7.2 mm; folded 87 x 76 x 15.8 mm	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight	193 g	190 g
Water resistance	Splash resistant (no IP rating)	IP54
Supported until	Jun 2028	Mar 2028

Flip 2 full verdict →12+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.