Apple iPhone 12 vs Realme 16 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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Realme 16 design and comparison in Pakistan

Realme 16

Rs 87,999

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 77/100

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

In Pakistan, Realme 16 starts from Rs 87,999, saving approximately Rs 20,000 over Apple iPhone 12 (Rs 107,999). Choose Realme 16 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 183g)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Realme 16?

  • โœ“ More affordable by Rs 20,000 (19% lower price)
  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.57" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Higher selfie 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 (62/100) vs Realme 16 (77/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Realme: 87
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Realme: 86
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Realme: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Realme: 57
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Realme: 89
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 56 | Realme: 75

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Realme 16

Scores 57/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Realme 16

Scores 86/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Realme 16

Scores 89/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Realme 16

Scores 75/100 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 Realme 16 Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Realme 16
Starting Verified Price Rs 107,999
at PriceOye & Retail Stores
Rs 87,999
at PriceOye & 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) 6.57 inches (16.69 cm), AMOLED, 120 Hz
Display Resolution 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) 1080x2372 px (FHD+)
Processor / Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
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" 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 2 MP, f/2.4, Monochrome Camera Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) 50 MP, f/2.4 Wide Angle, Primary Camera Advantage
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 7000 mAh - 60W wired
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 Android v16
Build, Weight & Protection 164 g (5.78 oz), Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aerospace-grade aluminum frame Advantage 183 grams, Glass front (AGC DT-Star D+), plastic frame, plastic back, IP68/IP69K

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 12 vs Realme 16

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

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Realme 16 have distinct advantages in Pakistan. Apple iPhone 12 starts from Rs 107,999, whereas Realme 16 starts from Rs 87,999. Realme 16 offers better budget value by saving Rs 20,000. 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 16 in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Realme 16 is priced about Rs 20,000 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 16?

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 16 comes with 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 2 MP, f/2.4, Monochrome Camera and a 7000 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.