Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25
Performance
57.0
96.5 ★
Camera
40.0
86.0 ★
Battery
56.0
66.0 ★
Gaming
51.5
96.5 ★
Overall
57.9
88.3 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
66.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
88.3/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S25
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.20"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 830
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 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, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight
228g
162g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 88.3/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 57.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy S25
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 is the overall winner with a score of 88.3/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S25 has better battery with a score of 66.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S25 is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S25 offers better value at PKR 284,999 with a value score of 1.4.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Samsung Galaxy S25 costs PKR 284,999. The price difference is PKR 60,000.
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