Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone XS Max if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone XS Max
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 XS Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XS Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.50"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1170x2532
1242x2688
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 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/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) 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@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
3174 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 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, 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)
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight
164g
208g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
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 XS Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone XS Max?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone XS Max?
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 XS Max offers better value at PKR 167,999 with a value score of 1.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone XS Max?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999. The price difference is PKR 7,600.
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