Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 16e if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16e if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16e if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16e if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 16e
Performance
52.1
91.1 ★
Camera
40.0
80.0 ★
Battery
40.0
66.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
85.4 ★
Overall
52.9
83.5 ★
Value for Money
Equal
Equal
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 16e
91.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 16e
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 16e
66.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 16e
85.4/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 16e
83.5/100
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 16e
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 16e
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 16e
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 16e
💰 Value
Tie
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.10"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170x2532
1170x2532
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
8 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)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF 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@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
4005 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
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
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
164g
167g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, White
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 16e is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.5/100 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
Apple iPhone 16e
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Slow 5W charging
- 60Hz display only
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone 16e?
Apple iPhone 16e is the overall winner with a score of 83.5/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone 16e?
Apple iPhone 16e wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 16e has better battery with a score of 66.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 16e is better for gaming with a score of 85.4/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Both phones offer similar value for money.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 16e?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Apple iPhone 16e costs PKR 289,999. The price difference is PKR 114,400.
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