Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A33 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A33 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A33 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A33 if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A33
Performance
57.0
57.0
Camera
40.0
70.0 ★
Battery
56.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
51.5
56.0 ★
Overall
57.9
70.3 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A33
70.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A33
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A33
56.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A33
70.3/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A33
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A33
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A33
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A33
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A33
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.40"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G68
RAM
6 GB
6 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Quad Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 5 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)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast charging 25W
📶 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
159.7 x 74 x 8.1mm
Weight
228g
186g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Black, White, Blue, Peach
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 12
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A33 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 70.3/100 overall. It excels in Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 57.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A33
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy A33?
Samsung Galaxy A33 is the overall winner with a score of 70.3/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy A33?
Samsung Galaxy A33 wins in camera with 70.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A33 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A33 is better for gaming with a score of 56.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A33 offers better value at PKR 61,999 with a value score of 3.1.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A33?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Samsung Galaxy A33 costs PKR 61,999. The price difference is PKR 163,000.
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