Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance
52.1
53.4 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
49.8 ★
Overall
52.9
64.7 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A05
53.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A05
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A05
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A05
49.8/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A05
64.7/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A05
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A05
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A05
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A05
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A05
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A05
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
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 MT6769V/CZ Helio G85 (12nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MC2
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)
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)
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
1080p@30/60fps
🔋 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
Fast charging 25W wired
📶 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
5.3 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)
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm
Weight
164g
195g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Silver, Light Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A05 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 64.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A05
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 A05?
Samsung Galaxy A05 is the overall winner with a score of 64.7/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy A05?
Samsung Galaxy A05 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A05 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A05 is better for gaming with a score of 49.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A05 offers better value at PKR 24,999 with a value score of 4.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy A05?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Samsung Galaxy A05 costs PKR 24,999. The price difference is PKR 150,600.
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