Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Performance
57.0
95.9 ★
Camera
40.0
100.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
51.5
96.0 ★
Overall
54.7
96.0 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
95.9/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
96.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
96.0/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.80"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1170x2532
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 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)
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2,
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), Dual Pixel PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-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), stereo sound rec.
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 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/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 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 + eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm
Weight
189g
232g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2)
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, 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
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (232g)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.0/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 96.0/100.
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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro costs PKR 220,899 while Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra costs PKR 424,999. The price difference is PKR 204,100.
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