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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus are both flagship smartphones available in Pakistan. The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is priced at Rs. 224,999 while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs Rs. 364,999 — a difference of Rs. 140,000.

  • 4,898mAh vs 3,687mAh battery
  • 120Hz vs 0Hz display
  • 12GB vs 6GB RAM
  • Rs. 140,000 price difference
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

6GB / 128GB
Rs. 224,999
Price in Pakistan
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

12GB / 256GB
Rs. 364,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus Wins 4 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
57.0
96.5 ★
Camera
40.0
86.0 ★
Battery
56.0
78.0 ★
Gaming
51.5
96.5 ★
Overall
57.9
89.2 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.0
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
96.5
Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
40.0
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
86.0
Battery Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
56.0
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0
Gaming Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
51.5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
96.5
Overall Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.9
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
89.2
Value for Money Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Lower Value
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
89.2/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1284x2778
1440 x 3120
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 840
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 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)
50MP (main, OIS) + 12MP (ultrawide) + 10MP (telephoto 3x)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12MP (wide)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
4898 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse
📶 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
159.0 x 74.5 x 7.3 mm
Weight
228g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Gorilla Glass Armor 2 front & back, armor aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Black, White, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 16, One UI 8

Our Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 89.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 57.9/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Pros
  • 5G connectivity
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

Pros
  • Flagship-grade processor
  • Good camera quality
  • Good battery life
  • Great for gaming
  • 120Hz smooth display
Cons
  • Premium pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 89.2/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 40.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus has better battery with a score of 78.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value at PKR 224,999 with a value score of 1.2.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 364,999. The price difference is PKR 140,000.

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Rs. 224,999
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Rs. 364,999