Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose vivo Y17s if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose vivo Y17s if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose vivo Y17s if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
vivo Y17s
Performance
57.0 ★
53.4
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
51.5 ★
49.8
Overall
54.7
65.6 ★
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 Pro
57.0/100
Camera Winner
vivo Y17s
76.0/100
Battery Winner
vivo Y17s
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
51.5/100
Overall Winner
vivo Y17s
65.6/100
Best Value
vivo Y17s
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
📷 Camera
🏆 vivo Y17s
🔋 Battery
🏆 vivo Y17s
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
💰 Value
🏆 vivo Y17s
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.56"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1170x2532
720x1612
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MC2
RAM
6 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 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)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
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.
1080p@30fps
🔋 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
15W wired, Reverse 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
5.0, 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
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
163.7 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm
Weight
189g
186g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Glitter Purple, Forest Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13, Funtouch 13
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 Pro
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
vivo Y17s
Pros
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Not ideal for gaming
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro or vivo Y17s?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro or vivo Y17s?
vivo Y17s wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
vivo Y17s has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is better for gaming with a score of 51.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
vivo Y17s offers better value at PKR 38,499 with a value score of 3.6.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and vivo Y17s?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro costs PKR 220,899 while vivo Y17s costs PKR 38,499. The price difference is PKR 182,400.
