Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A04 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A04 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A04 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 systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance
52.1 ★
47.9
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
48.7 ★
46.3
Overall
52.9
62.7 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12
52.1/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A04
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A04
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12
48.7/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A04
62.7/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A04
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A04
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A04
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A04
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.50"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1170x2532
720x1600
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
MediaTek Helio
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
N/A
RAM
4 GB
3 GB
Storage
64 GB
32 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)
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
1080p@30fps
🔋 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
Battery charging 7.8W
📶 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, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
164.4 x 76.3 x 9.1 mm
Weight
164g
192g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Green, White, Copper
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 12
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
Samsung Galaxy A04
Pros
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Not ideal for gaming
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy A04?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy A04?
Samsung Galaxy A04 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A04 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
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?
Samsung Galaxy A04 offers better value at PKR 23,999 with a value score of 4.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy A04?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Samsung Galaxy A04 costs PKR 23,999. The price difference is PKR 151,600.
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