Apple iPhone 12 vs Vivo Y37 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 Y37 Pro design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Vivo Y37 Pro

AED 1,199

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 70/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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

In UAE & Gulf, Vivo Y37 Pro starts from AED 1,199, saving approximately AED 350 over Apple iPhone 12 (AED 1,549). Choose Vivo Y37 Pro for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 12 if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ Lighter in-hand weight (164g vs 199g)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Vivo Y37 Pro?

  • โœ“ More affordable by AED 350 (23% lower price)
  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.68" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP 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 Y37 Pro (70/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Vivo: 67
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Vivo: 74
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Vivo: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Vivo: 57
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Vivo: 85
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 69 | Vivo: 78

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Vivo Y37 Pro

Scores 57/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Vivo Y37 Pro

Scores 74/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Vivo Y37 Pro

Scores 85/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Vivo Y37 Pro

Scores 78/100 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 Y37 Pro Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Vivo Y37 Pro
Starting Verified Price AED 1,549
at UAE Retail Stores
AED 1,199
at UAE Retail Stores 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) 6.68 inches (107.4 cm2, IPS LCD, 120 Hz
Display Resolution 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) 720x1608 px (HD+)
Processor / Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM & Internal Storage 4GB LPDDR4X RAM 8 GB RAM | 256 GB Storage
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, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) N/A
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 6000 mAh - 44W wired, 50% in 36 min (advertised)
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 Android v14
Build, Weight & Protection 164 g (5.78 oz), Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aerospace-grade aluminum frame Advantage 199 grams, Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back, IP64

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 12 vs Vivo Y37 Pro

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Vivo Y37 Pro?

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Vivo Y37 Pro have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 12 starts from AED 1,549, whereas Vivo Y37 Pro starts from AED 1,199. Vivo Y37 Pro offers better budget value by saving AED 350. 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 Y37 Pro in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Vivo Y37 Pro is priced about AED 350 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 Vivo Y37 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 Y37 Pro comes with 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera and a 6000 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.