Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple iPhone 13
Performance
57.0
76.8 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
51.5
72.6 ★
Overall
54.7
62.7 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 13
76.8/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13
72.6/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 13
62.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.10"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170x2532
1170x2532
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
3240 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
📶 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/6, 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 + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
Weight
189g
174g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 13 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 62.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro puts up a strong fight with a score of 54.7/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 Pro offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone 13?
Apple iPhone 13 is the overall winner with a score of 62.7/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone 13?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 13 is better for gaming with a score of 72.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro offers better value at PKR 220,899 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Apple iPhone 13?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro costs PKR 220,899 while Apple iPhone 13 costs PKR 272,999. The price difference is PKR 52,100.
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