Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A14 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A14 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A14 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A14
Performance
57.0 ★
49.5
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
56.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
51.5 ★
51.0
Overall
57.9
63.7 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.0/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A14
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A14
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
51.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A14
63.7/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A14
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A14
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A14
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A14
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.60"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2408
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Exynos 850 (8nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MC2
RAM
6 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
15W wired
📶 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
v5.2 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm
Weight
228g
202g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
N/A
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Black, Light Green, Silver, Dark Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A14
Pros
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy A14?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy A14?
Samsung Galaxy A14 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A14 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 51.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A14 offers better value at PKR 32,999 with a value score of 3.8.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A14?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Samsung Galaxy A14 costs PKR 32,999. The price difference is PKR 192,000.
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