Apple iPhone 12 vs Realme 11 Pro 5G 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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Realme 11 Pro 5G design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Realme 11 Pro 5G

AED 1,050.93

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 65/100

Lowest verified at Al Handasia for Electronics

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

In UAE & Gulf, Realme 11 Pro 5G starts from AED 1,050.93, saving approximately AED 498.07 over Apple iPhone 12 (AED 1,549). Choose Realme 11 Pro 5G for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 12 if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Realme 11 Pro 5G?

  • โœ“ More affordable by AED 498.07 (32% lower price)
  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.7" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (100MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Higher selfie camera resolution (16MP vs 12MP)

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

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

Apple iPhone 12 (64/100) vs Realme 11 Pro 5G (65/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Realme: 55
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Realme: 76
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Realme: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Realme: 50
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Realme: 73
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 69 | Realme: 71

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
Realme 11 Pro 5G

Scores 76/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Realme 11 Pro 5G

Scores 73/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Realme 11 Pro 5G

Scores 71/100 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 Realme 11 Pro 5G Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Realme 11 Pro 5G
Starting Verified Price AED 1,549
at UAE Retail Stores
AED 1,050.93
at Al Handasia for Electronics Advantage
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) 6.7"
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 8GB / 12GB 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" 100 MP (wide, OIS) + 2 MP (macro) Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) 16 MP (wide) Advantage
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 5000 mAh
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 5G, 4G LTE
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
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 Realme 11 Pro 5G

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Realme 11 Pro 5G?

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Realme 11 Pro 5G have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 12 starts from AED 1,549, whereas Realme 11 Pro 5G starts from AED 1,050.93. Realme 11 Pro 5G offers better budget value by saving AED 498.07. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Realme 11 Pro 5G in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Realme 11 Pro 5G is priced about AED 498.07 lower than Apple iPhone 12 based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 12 or Realme 11 Pro 5G?

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, Realme 11 Pro 5G comes with 100 MP (wide, OIS) + 2 MP (macro) and a 5000 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.