Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A57 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A57
Performance
57.0
60.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
51.5
61.0 ★
Overall
54.7
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 A57
60.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
61.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A57
74.4/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A57
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A57
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED Plus Touchscreen
Resolution
1170x2532
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Exynos 1680 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Xclipse 550
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 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/2.2, (wide), 1/3.2", Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast charging 45W wired
📶 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 or tri-band,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0 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 + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm
Weight
189g
179g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Navy, Gray, Icyblue, Lilac
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A57 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 74.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro puts up a strong fight with a score of 54.7/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A57
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 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57?
Samsung Galaxy A57 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 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57?
Samsung Galaxy A57 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A57 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A57 is better for gaming with a score of 61.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A57 offers better value at PKR 166,999 with a value score of 1.9.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A57?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro costs PKR 220,899 while Samsung Galaxy A57 costs PKR 166,999. The price difference is PKR 53,900.
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