Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 mini if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 mini if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Performance
52.1
76.8 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
48.7
72.6 ★
Overall
52.9
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 mini
76.8/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 mini
72.6/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 13 mini
62.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
📱 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, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170x2532
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
0 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
4 GB
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 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), 1/1.9", 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, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
2438 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 + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 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 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in)
Weight
164g
141g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
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 mini is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 62.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone 13 mini
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 or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
Apple iPhone 13 mini 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 or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
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 mini is better for gaming with a score of 72.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 offers better value at PKR 175,599 with a value score of 1.4.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 13 mini?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Apple iPhone 13 mini costs PKR 218,999. The price difference is PKR 43,400.
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