Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance
52.1
63.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
61.5 ★
Overall
52.9
74.3 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
63.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
61.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
74.3/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A17
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
4 GB
6 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 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), 1/2.76", AF, OIS + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1, Video (1080p@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 battery 25W 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
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
135g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Gray, Light blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A17 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 74.3/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 mini puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A17
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy A17?
Samsung Galaxy A17 is the overall winner with a score of 74.3/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy A17?
Samsung Galaxy A17 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A17 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A17 is better for gaming with a score of 61.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A17 offers better value at PKR 67,499 with a value score of 3.1.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Samsung Galaxy A17?
Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while Samsung Galaxy A17 costs PKR 67,499. The price difference is PKR 89,900.
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