Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A04s if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A04s if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A04s if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A04s 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 A04s
Performance
52.1 ★
49.5
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
51.0 ★
Overall
52.9
63.7 ★
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 A04s
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A04s
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A04s
51.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A04s
63.7/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A04s
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A04s
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A04s
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A04s
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A04s
📱 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
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Exynos 850 (8nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G52
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)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 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, (wide), Video (720p@30fps)
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
Fast charging 15W wired
📶 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
5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 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)
164.7 x 76.7 x 9.1 mm
Weight
135g
195g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Green, White, Copper
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 12
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A04s is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 63.7/100 overall. It excels in Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 mini puts up a strong fight and wins in Performance.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A04s
Pros
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy A04s?
Samsung Galaxy A04s is the overall winner with a score of 63.7/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy A04s?
Samsung Galaxy A04s wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A04s has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A04s is better for gaming with a score of 51.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A04s offers better value at PKR 39,999 with a value score of 3.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Samsung Galaxy A04s?
Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while Samsung Galaxy A04s costs PKR 39,999. The price difference is PKR 117,400.
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