Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone XS if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone XS
Performance
52.1
52.1
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
48.7
48.7
Overall
52.9
52.9
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Best Value
Apple iPhone XS
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XS
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
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
1080x2340
1125x2436
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
0 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
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)
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, 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, HDR, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2227 mAh
2658 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
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight
135g
177g
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, Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
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 mini
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone XS
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Apple iPhone XS?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Apple iPhone XS?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone XS offers better value at PKR 141,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone XS?
Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while Apple iPhone XS costs PKR 141,999. The price difference is PKR 15,400.
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