Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12 Pro was released on October 23, 2020. It's PTA Approved, though Apple has since discontinued it, so available units are new-old-stock or used.

6GB + 128GB — Rs. 105,000

Key highlights: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) chip, 6GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 12MP triple camera with LiDAR scanner, 12MP selfie camera with Face ID, 2815mAh battery, 5G support. Ships with iOS 14.1, upgradeable to iOS 26.6. Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue.

Display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 1170 x 2532 pixels (~460 ppi) HDR10 and Dolby Vision support Ceramic Shield glass for better drop resistance 60Hz refresh rate — dated next to 120Hz phones now common at this price Same sharp, accurate OLED panel found across the iPhone 12 lineup

Platform

Apple A14 Bionic chipset, 5nm Hexa-core CPU 2 x 3.1GHz Firestorm cores 4 x 1.8GHz Icestorm cores 4-core Apple GPU Shipped with iOS 14.1, upgradeable all the way to iOS 26.6 AnTuTu score around 596,244 6GB RAM (up from 4GB on the standard iPhone 12) keeps multitasking and camera processing smooth

Memory & Storage

6GB RAM with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage NVMe storage for fast read/write speeds No microSD card slot Since it's discontinued, pick the storage variant that covers your long-term needs now — there's no upgrading later

Main Camera

Triple rear camera setup with LiDAR, the real upgrade over the standard iPhone 12.

12MP primary wide camera f/1.6 aperture, OIS, dual pixel PDAF 12MP telephoto camera f/2.0 aperture, 2x optical zoom, OIS 12MP ultrawide camera f/2.4 aperture, 120° field of view TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for faster autofocus and better depth accuracy Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR photo and panorama support 4K video with 10-bit HDR and Dolby Vision recording up to 60fps LiDAR noticeably improves low-light autofocus speed and portrait mode accuracy compared to the base iPhone 12

Selfie Camera

12MP selfie camera f/2.2 aperture, 23mm wide lens SL 3D depth sensor for Face ID and portrait selfies 4K video recording up to 60fps

Battery

2815mAh battery Li-Ion, non-removable Wired charging with PD2.0 — 50% in 30 minutes, charger not included in the box 15W wireless charging via MagSafe 15W wireless charging via Qi2, but only after updating to iOS 17.4 or later Small battery by today's standards — daily charging is normal, and battery health is worth checking closely given the phone's age

Connectivity

Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual-SIM 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G support Wi-Fi 6, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS NFC for mobile payments Lightning port, USB 2.0 — needs an Apple-specific cable, not USB-C Ultra Wideband (UWB) support No FM radio, no headphone jack

Design & Build

Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm Weight: 189g Glass front and back with a stainless steel frame — more premium in hand than the aluminum-framed iPhone 12 IP68 rated (6m water for 30 min) Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers

Bottom Line for Pakistani Buyers

The iPhone 12 Pro adds a telephoto lens, LiDAR scanner, and a steel frame over the standard iPhone 12, but it's now discontinued and priced at Rs. 105,000.

That price puts it directly against genuinely current phones like the Google Pixel 9a and Infinix Note 60, both with 120Hz displays and modern chipsets, and well above the Google Pixel 7 Pro at Rs. 85,000.

It makes sense if you specifically want the premium steel build and telephoto zoom in a compact iPhone. For raw value, a newer phone in this price range will outperform it on display, battery, and camera versatility.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

Google Pixel 9a (Rs. 105,000) — Same price with a newer chipset, 120Hz display, and longer software support. Infinix Note 60 (Rs. 104,999) — A strong alternative with a 144Hz display and fast charging. Google Pixel 7 Pro (Rs. 85,000) — A cheaper option with a newer camera system and higher refresh rate display.