Apple iPhone 12 vs Vivo X100 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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Vivo X100 Pro design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Vivo X100 Pro

AED 3,400

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 69/100

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 1,851 over Vivo X100 Pro (AED 3,400). Choose Apple iPhone 12 for superior price-to-performance, or Vivo X100 Pro if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ More affordable by AED 1,851 (54% lower price)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Vivo X100 Pro?

  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.78" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Higher selfie camera resolution (32MP 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 Vivo X100 Pro (69/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Vivo: 55
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Vivo: 90
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Vivo: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Vivo: 50
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Vivo: 73
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 69 | Vivo: 74

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
Vivo X100 Pro

Scores 90/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Vivo X100 Pro

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

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Vivo X100 Pro

Scores 74/100 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 Vivo X100 Pro Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Vivo X100 Pro
Starting Verified Price AED 1,549
at UAE Retail Stores Advantage
AED 3,400
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) 6.78"
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 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5T 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" 50 MP (wide, 1.0" Sony IMX989, OIS) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto, 4.3x optical, ZEISS APO, OIS) + 50 MP (ultrawide) Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) 32 MP (wide) Advantage
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 5400 mAh
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 5G, 4G LTE
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 Android 14, Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4
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 Vivo X100 Pro

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Vivo X100 Pro?

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Vivo X100 Pro have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 12 starts from AED 1,549, whereas Vivo X100 Pro starts from AED 3,400. Apple iPhone 12 offers better value for money by being AED 1,851 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 Vivo X100 Pro in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 12 is priced about AED 1,851 lower than Vivo X100 Pro based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 12 or Vivo X100 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, Vivo X100 Pro comes with 50 MP (wide, 1.0" Sony IMX989, OIS) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto, 4.3x optical, ZEISS APO, OIS) + 50 MP (ultrawide) and a 5400 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.