Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 mini if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Performance
52.1
90.4 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
56.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
92.3 ★
Overall
52.9
71.1 ★
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 Z Flip 5
90.4/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
71.1/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2640
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 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)
Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2227 mAh
3700 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast charging 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 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, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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 and eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
Unfolded: (165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm), Folded: (85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm)
Weight
135g
188g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 71.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 mini puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 mini offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the overall winner with a score of 71.1/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 mini offers better value at PKR 157,399 with a value score of 1.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 costs PKR 368,999. The price difference is PKR 211,600.
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