Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone X 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
Apple iPhone X
Performance
52.1 ★
47.9
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
48.7 ★
46.3
Overall
52.9 ★
51.4
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
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12
48.7/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 12
52.9/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone X
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone X
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
5.80"
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
1125x2436
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
3 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, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, 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
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
2716 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
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight
164g
174g
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
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 11.1.1, up to iOS 16.7.12
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 12 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 52.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone X puts up a strong fight with a score of 51.4/100. However, Apple iPhone X offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone X
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone X?
Apple iPhone 12 is the overall winner with a score of 52.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone X?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
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?
Apple iPhone X offers better value at PKR 138,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone X?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Apple iPhone X costs PKR 138,999. The price difference is PKR 36,600.
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