Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 mini if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose vivo Y04 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose vivo Y04 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose vivo Y04 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 mini if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 mini
vivo Y04
Performance
52.1 ★
43.0
Camera
40.0
50.0 ★
Battery
40.0
94.0 ★
Gaming
48.7 ★
45.5
Overall
52.9
57.2 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12 mini
52.1/100
Camera Winner
vivo Y04
50.0/100
Battery Winner
vivo Y04
94.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 mini
48.7/100
Overall Winner
vivo Y04
57.2/100
Best Value
vivo Y04
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
📷 Camera
🏆 vivo Y04
🔋 Battery
🏆 vivo Y04
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 mini
💰 Value
🏆 vivo Y04
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.74"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080x2340
720x1600
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Unisoc T7225 (12 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MP1
RAM
4 GB
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
64 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)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
Yes
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2227 mAh
5500 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
15W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
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
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
167.3 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
135g
199g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Titanium Gold (Titanium Silver), Dark Green (Majestic Green), Violet
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
vivo Y04
Pros
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Not ideal for gaming
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 mini or vivo Y04?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or vivo Y04?
vivo Y04 wins in camera with 50.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
vivo Y04 has better battery with a score of 94.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 12 mini is better for gaming with a score of 48.7/100.
Which offers better value for money?
vivo Y04 offers better value at PKR 30,999 with a value score of 3.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and vivo Y04?
Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while vivo Y04 costs PKR 30,999. The price difference is PKR 126,400.
