Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 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

Lowest verified at PriceOye & Retail Stores

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Samsung Galaxy S21 design and comparison in Pakistan

Samsung Galaxy S21

Rs 99,000

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 61/100

Lowest verified at Market Benchmark (Pakistan)

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

In Pakistan, Samsung Galaxy S21 starts from Rs 99,000, saving approximately Rs 8,999 over Apple iPhone 12 (Rs 107,999). Choose Samsung Galaxy S21 for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 12 if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ Higher selfie camera resolution (12MP vs 10MP)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Samsung Galaxy S21?

  • โœ“ More affordable by Rs 8,999 (8% lower price)

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 S21 (61/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 75 | Samsung: 55
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Samsung: 78
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Samsung: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Samsung: 50
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Samsung: 55
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 56 | Samsung: 55

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
Samsung Galaxy S21

Scores 78/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Apple iPhone 12

Scores 55/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Apple iPhone 12

Scores 56/100 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 S21 Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 12 Samsung Galaxy S21
Starting Verified Price Rs 107,999
at PriceOye & Retail Stores
Rs 99,000
at Market Benchmark (Pakistan) 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) 6.2"
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 8GB 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" 12 MP (wide, OIS) + 64 MP (telephoto, 3x hybrid, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide)
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor) Advantage 10 MP (wide, Dual Pixel PDAF)
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 4000 mAh
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 5G, 4G LTE
Operating System iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18 Android 11, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7
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 Samsung Galaxy S21

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S21?

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S21 have distinct advantages in Pakistan. Apple iPhone 12 starts from Rs 107,999, whereas Samsung Galaxy S21 starts from Rs 99,000. Samsung Galaxy S21 offers better budget value by saving Rs 8,999. 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 S21 in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Samsung Galaxy S21 is priced about Rs 8,999 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 Samsung Galaxy S21?

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 S21 comes with 12 MP (wide, OIS) + 64 MP (telephoto, 3x hybrid, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide) and a 4000 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.