Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 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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Samsung Galaxy A36 design and comparison in Pakistan

Samsung Galaxy A36

Rs 108,999

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 80/100

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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 1,000 over Samsung Galaxy A36 (Rs 108,999). Choose Apple iPhone 12 for superior price-to-performance, or Samsung Galaxy A36 if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ More affordable by Rs 1,000 (1% lower price)
  • โœ“ Lighter in-hand weight (164g vs 195g)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Samsung Galaxy A36?

  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.7" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Powered by Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

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

Apple iPhone 12 (62/100) vs Samsung Galaxy A36 (80/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Samsung: 87
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Samsung: 86
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Samsung: 68
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Samsung: 68
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Samsung: 85
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 56 | Samsung: 77

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Samsung Galaxy A36

Scores 68/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Samsung Galaxy A36

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

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Samsung Galaxy A36

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

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Samsung Galaxy A36

Scores 77/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A36 Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Samsung Galaxy A36
Starting Verified Price Rs 107,999
at PriceOye & Retail Stores Advantage
Rs 108,999
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 AMOLED, 120 Hz
Display Resolution 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) 1080x2340 px (FHD+)
Processor / Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
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, 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Camera, 5 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) 12 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 5000 mAh - 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 Android v15
Build, Weight & Protection 164 g (5.78 oz), Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aerospace-grade aluminum frame Advantage 195 grams, Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus Plus), IP67

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A36

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy A36?

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy A36 have distinct advantages in Pakistan. Apple iPhone 12 starts from Rs 107,999, whereas Samsung Galaxy A36 starts from Rs 108,999. Apple iPhone 12 offers better value for money by being Rs 1,000 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 Samsung Galaxy A36 in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Apple iPhone 12 is priced about Rs 1,000 lower than Samsung Galaxy A36 based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy A36?

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, Samsung Galaxy A36 comes with 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Camera, 5 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera and a 5000 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.