Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus Price in Pakistan

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

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

Apple iPhone 12

Rs 107,999

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 62/100

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Apple iPhone 16 Plus design and comparison in Pakistan

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Rs 231,999

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 78/100

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โš–๏ธ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Apple iPhone 12 starts from Rs 107,999, saving approximately Rs 124,000 over Apple iPhone 16 Plus (Rs 231,999). Choose Apple iPhone 12 for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ More affordable by Rs 124,000 (53% lower price)
  • โœ“ Lighter in-hand weight (164g vs 199g)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus?

  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.7" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (48MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A18

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

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

Apple iPhone 12 (62/100) vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Apple: 75
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Apple: 84
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Apple: 96
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Apple: 81
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Apple: 59
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 56 | Apple: 62

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Scores 81/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Scores 84/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Scores 59/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Scores 62/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

๐Ÿ“ก Pakistan 4G LTE & 5G Ready Carrier Compatibility

Official network frequency check for Jazz, Zong, Telenor, and Ufone networks in Pakistan.

Jazz 4G LTE Full Support
Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 3 (1800MHz), Band 8
Zong 4G LTE Full Support
Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 3 (1800MHz)
Telenor Pakistan Full Support
Band 5 (850MHz) / Band 3 (1800MHz)
Ufone 4G Full Support
Band 3 (1800MHz) / Band 8 (900MHz)
PTA DIRBS Verification Tip: Both devices can be verified for legal IMEI registration by sending SMS with 15-digit IMEI to 8484 or checking on dirbs.pta.gov.pk before completing purchase.

Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Starting Verified Price Rs 107,999
at PriceOye & Retail Stores Advantage
Rs 231,999
at PriceOye & Retail Stores
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 inches (17.02 cm), Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
Display Resolution 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) 1290x2796 px (FHD+)
Processor / Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Apple A18
RAM & Internal Storage 4GB LPDDR4X RAM 8 GB RAM | 128 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" 48 MP, f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 12 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) 12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 4383 mAh - Fast, 20W: 50 % in 30 minutes
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 iOS v18
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 (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame, IP68

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 16 Plus have distinct advantages in Pakistan. Apple iPhone 12 starts from Rs 107,999, whereas Apple iPhone 16 Plus starts from Rs 231,999. Apple iPhone 12 offers better value for money by being Rs 124,000 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 16 Plus in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Apple iPhone 12 is priced about Rs 124,000 lower than Apple iPhone 16 Plus based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 12 or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?

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 16 Plus comes with 48 MP, f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 12 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera and a 4383 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.