Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Price in UAE & Gulf

Side-by-side comparison of verified market prices, camera megapixels, battery life, display quality, and processor benchmark scores in UAE & Gulf.

โœ“ Head-to-Head Comparison: โ€ข PriceCR Hardware Benchmark Lab
Apple iPhone 12 design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 12

AED 1,549

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 64/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 12 Pro

AED 2,100

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 63/100

Lowest verified at Market Benchmark (UAE)

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โš–๏ธ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 12 starts from AED 1,549, saving approximately AED 551 over Apple iPhone 12 Pro (AED 2,100). Choose Apple iPhone 12 for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 12 Pro if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ More affordable by AED 551 (26% lower price)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro?

  • โœ“ Verified price starting from AED 2,100

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

Standardized 0โ€“100 evaluations across display, camera, performance, battery, and overall value.

Apple iPhone 12 (64/100) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro (63/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Apple: 55
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Apple: 78
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Apple: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Apple: 50
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Apple: 55
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 69 | Apple: 67

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Apple iPhone 12

Scores 50/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Scores 78/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Apple iPhone 12

Scores 55/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Apple iPhone 12

Scores 69/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

๐Ÿ“ก UAE 5G & 4G LTE Network Compatibility

Official network frequency check for e& (Etisalat) and du networks in the UAE.

e& (Etisalat) Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B7, B20
du Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B20
Virgin Mobile UAE Full 5G Ready
Operates on du 5G / 4G Infrastructure
UAE Warranty & TDRA Tip: Ensure units carry official TDRA approval to guarantee 1-year manufacturer warranty across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah authorized service centers.

Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Starting Verified Price AED 1,549
at UAE Retail Stores Advantage
AED 2,100
at Market Benchmark (UAE)
Display & Refresh Rate 6.1 inches (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio), Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) 6.1"
Display Resolution 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) N/A
Processor / Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) N/A
RAM & Internal Storage 4GB LPDDR4X RAM 6GB RAM
Rear Primary Camera Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), 1/3.6" 12 MP (wide, OIS) + 12 MP (telephoto, 2x optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) 12 MP (wide) + SL 3D biometric sensor
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 2815 mAh
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 5G, 4G LTE
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 iOS 14, upgradable to latest iOS
Build, Weight & Protection 164 g (5.78 oz), Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aerospace-grade aluminum frame Premium build

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone 12 Pro?

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Pro have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 12 starts from AED 1,549, whereas Apple iPhone 12 Pro starts from AED 2,100. Apple iPhone 12 offers better value for money by being AED 551 cheaper. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Pro in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 12 is priced about AED 551 lower than Apple iPhone 12 Pro based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone 12 Pro?

Apple iPhone 12 features Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), 1/3.6" with a high-capacity battery. On the other hand, Apple iPhone 12 Pro comes with 12 MP (wide, OIS) + 12 MP (telephoto, 2x optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner and a 2815 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.