Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Performance
52.1
96.5 ★
Camera
40.0
100.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
96.5 ★
Overall
52.9
96.2 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.2/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.90"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1170x2532
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 830
RAM
4 GB
12 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)
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., 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, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 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/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
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)
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight
164g
219g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.2/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 offers better value at PKR 175,599 with a value score of 1.4.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs PKR 410,999. The price difference is PKR 235,400.
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