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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone XR

The Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone XR are both premium smartphones available in Pakistan. The Apple iPhone XR is priced at Rs. 132,999 while the Apple iPhone 12 mini costs Rs. 157,399 — a difference of Rs. 24,400.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 2,942mAh vs 2,227mAh battery
  • 60Hz vs 0Hz display
  • Rs. 24,400 price difference
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Apple iPhone 12 mini

Apple iPhone 12 mini

4GB / 64GB
Rs. 157,399
Price in Pakistan
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Apple iPhone XR

Apple iPhone XR

3GB / 64GB
Rs. 132,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Apple iPhone 12 mini Wins 2 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Apple iPhone 12 mini if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 💰Choose Apple iPhone XR if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Apple iPhone 12 mini if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone XR
Performance
52.1 ★
47.9
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
48.7 ★
46.3
Overall
52.9 ★
45.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 mini
52.1
Apple iPhone XR
47.9
Camera
Apple iPhone 12 mini
40.0
Apple iPhone XR
40.0
Battery
Apple iPhone 12 mini
40.0
Apple iPhone XR
40.0
Gaming Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 mini
48.7
Apple iPhone XR
46.3
Overall Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 mini
52.9
Apple iPhone XR
45.4
Value for Money Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Lower Value
Apple iPhone XR
Best Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 mini
52.1/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 mini
48.7/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 mini
52.9/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone XR
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XR
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.10"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080x2340
828x1792
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
3 GB
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2227 mAh
2942 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
135g
194g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7

Our Verdict

Apple iPhone 12 mini is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 52.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone XR puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone XR offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Apple iPhone 12 mini

Pros
  • 5G connectivity
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Apple iPhone XR

Pros
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Apple iPhone XR?

Apple iPhone 12 mini is the overall winner with a score of 52.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Apple iPhone XR?

Both phones have identical camera scores.

Which has better battery life?

Both phones have similar battery performance.

Which is better for gaming?

Apple iPhone 12 mini is better for gaming with a score of 48.7/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Apple iPhone XR offers better value at PKR 132,999 with a value score of 1.6.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone XR?

Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while Apple iPhone XR costs PKR 132,999. The price difference is PKR 24,400.

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Apple iPhone 12 mini
Rs. 157,399
Apple iPhone XR
Rs. 132,999