Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance
52.1
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
61.0 ★
Overall
52.9
74.4 ★
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 A36
60.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
61.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A36
74.4/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A36
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A36
📱 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
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 710
RAM
4 GB
8 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)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 5 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)
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 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 45W
📶 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with 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
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
162.6 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm
Weight
135g
195g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 7+
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Blue; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A36 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 74.4/100 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 A36
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 mini or Samsung Galaxy A36?
Samsung Galaxy A36 is the overall winner with a score of 74.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy A36?
Samsung Galaxy A36 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A36 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A36 is better for gaming with a score of 61.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A36 offers better value at PKR 119,999 with a value score of 2.3.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Samsung Galaxy A36?
Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while Samsung Galaxy A36 costs PKR 119,999. The price difference is PKR 37,400.
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