Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 mini if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Performance
52.1
52.1
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
48.7
48.7
Overall
52.9
52.9
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
5.40"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170x2532
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
0 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
4 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/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (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, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
2227 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 17.4 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 + Nano-SIM (China)
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)
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
Weight
164g
135g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
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
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone 12 mini?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone 12 mini?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 mini offers better value at PKR 157,399 with a value score of 1.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 mini?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399. The price difference is PKR 18,200.
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