Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 mini if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A03 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A03 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A03 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 mini if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance
52.1 ★
38.8
Camera
40.0
70.0 ★
Battery
40.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
48.7 ★
38.6
Overall
52.9
58.9 ★
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 mini
52.1/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A03
70.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A03
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 mini
48.7/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A03
58.9/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A03
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A03
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A03
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A03
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.50"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2340
720x1600
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Unisoc T606
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
ARM Mali-G57 MP1
RAM
4 GB
3 GB
Storage
64 GB
32 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 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), 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)
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2227 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Battery charging 7.75W
📶 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, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
v5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm
Weight
135g
196g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Blue, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 11
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
Samsung Galaxy A03
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 75W fast charging
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Not ideal for gaming
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy A03?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy A03?
Samsung Galaxy A03 wins in camera with 70.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A03 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 12 mini is better for gaming with a score of 48.7/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A03 offers better value at PKR 27,999 with a value score of 3.9.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Samsung Galaxy A03?
Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while Samsung Galaxy A03 costs PKR 27,999. The price difference is PKR 129,400.
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