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Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone SE (2020)

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is a upper mid-range phone at Rs. 90,999, while the Apple iPhone 12 is a premium device at Rs. 175,599 — a price difference of Rs. 84,600.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 2,815mAh vs 1,821mAh battery
  • 60Hz vs 0Hz display
  • Rs. 84,600 price difference
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Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12

4GB / 64GB
Rs. 175,599
Price in Pakistan
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Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

3GB / 64GB
Rs. 90,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Apple iPhone 12 Wins 2 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Apple iPhone 12 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 💰Choose Apple iPhone SE (2020) if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Apple iPhone 12 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Performance
52.1 ★
47.9
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
48.7 ★
46.3
Overall
52.9 ★
45.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12
52.1
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
47.9
Camera
Apple iPhone 12
40.0
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
40.0
Battery
Apple iPhone 12
40.0
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
40.0
Gaming Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12
48.7
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
46.3
Overall Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12
52.9
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
45.4
Value for Money Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone 12
Lower Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Best Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12
52.1/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12
48.7/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12
52.9/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone SE (2020)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
4.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1170x2532
750x1334
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
3 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/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
1821 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
18W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
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)
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Weight
164g
148g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, White, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5

Our Verdict

Apple iPhone 12 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 52.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone SE (2020) puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone SE (2020) 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 SE (2020)

Pros
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 12 is the overall winner with a score of 52.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Both phones have identical camera scores.

Which has better battery life?

Both phones have similar battery performance.

Which is better for gaming?

Apple iPhone 12 is better for gaming with a score of 48.7/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Apple iPhone SE (2020) offers better value at PKR 90,999 with a value score of 2.1.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Apple iPhone SE (2020) costs PKR 90,999. The price difference is PKR 84,600.

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Apple iPhone 12
Rs. 175,599
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Rs. 90,999