Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Vivo Y21d if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Vivo Y21d if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Vivo Y21d 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
Vivo Y21d
Performance
52.1 ★
43.0
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
48.7 ★
45.5
Overall
52.9
64.9 ★
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
Vivo Y21d
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Vivo Y21d
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12
48.7/100
Overall Winner
Vivo Y21d
64.9/100
Best Value
Vivo Y21d
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
📷 Camera
🏆 Vivo Y21d
🔋 Battery
🏆 Vivo Y21d
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
💰 Value
🏆 Vivo Y21d
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.68"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1170x2532
720x1608
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MP1
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)
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8 + 0.08 MP, f/2.2, 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)
Yes
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
6500 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
44W wired, 50% in 40 min Reverse 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
166.14 x 77.01 x 8.39 mm
Weight
164g
209g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Coral Red, Jade Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
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
Vivo Y21d
Pros
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Not ideal for gaming
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Vivo Y21d?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Vivo Y21d?
Vivo Y21d wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Vivo Y21d has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
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?
Vivo Y21d offers better value at PKR 39,999 with a value score of 3.6.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Vivo Y21d?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Vivo Y21d costs PKR 39,999. The price difference is PKR 135,600.
