Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance
52.1
74.4 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
71.8 ★
Overall
52.9
79.6 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
74.4/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
71.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
79.6/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170x2532
1080x2412
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G610 MC4
RAM
4 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 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)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 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
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
📶 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
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)
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
164g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, White, Milk, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 79.6/100 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
Nothing Phone (2a)
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Nothing Phone (2a)?
Nothing Phone (2a) is the overall winner with a score of 79.6/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Nothing Phone (2a)?
Nothing Phone (2a) wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone (2a) has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone (2a) is better for gaming with a score of 71.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value at PKR 116,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Nothing Phone (2a)?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999. The price difference is PKR 58,600.
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