Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12 was released on October 23, 2020. It's PTA Approved, so it works officially on local networks without any import hassle.

4GB + 128GB — Rs. 77,000

Key highlights: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) chip, 4GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 12MP dual camera with OIS, 12MP selfie camera with Face ID, 2815mAh battery, 5G support. Ships with iOS 14.1, upgradeable to iOS 26.6. Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple.

Display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 1170 x 2532 pixels (~460 ppi) HDR10 and Dolby Vision support Ceramic Shield glass — genuinely tougher against drops than standard glass 60Hz refresh rate, a real limitation now compared to 120Hz phones common at this price Sharp, accurate colors typical of Apple's OLED panels

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 568,674 Still smooth for everyday use and moderate gaming, one of the first iPhones with 5G support

Memory & Storage

4GB RAM with 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB storage NVMe storage for fast read/write speeds No microSD card slot 4GB RAM feels low on paper, but iOS handles memory efficiently, so daily use doesn't feel restricted

Main Camera

Dual rear camera setup, simple but capable for everyday shooting.

12MP primary wide camera f/1.6 aperture, OIS, dual pixel PDAF 12MP ultrawide camera f/2.4 aperture, 120° field of view Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR photo and panorama support 4K video with Dolby Vision HDR recording, a genuinely rare feature at this price Daylight shots are strong; low-light performance is behind current mid-rangers with dedicated night modes

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 capacity by today's standards — expect to charge daily with moderate to heavy use

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: 164g Glass front and back with aluminum frame IP68 rated (6m water for 30 min), among the best water resistance ratings on this list Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers Flat-edge design that Apple carried forward through later iPhone generations

Bottom Line for Pakistani Buyers

The iPhone 12 was the first iPhone with 5G and MagSafe, and it still holds up well thanks to Ceramic Shield glass and excellent water resistance.

At Rs. 77,000, it's priced close to solid current Android phones like the Google Pixel 8a and Realme 12, which offer 120Hz displays and bigger batteries.

It's a good pick if you want an affordable entry into 5G iOS with a compact, durable design. If display refresh rate and battery size matter more to you, a newer Android option will serve you better for similar money.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

Google Pixel 8a (Rs. 75,000) — Newer chipset, 120Hz display, and better low-light camera performance. Infinix Hot 60 Pro (Rs. 77,999) — A budget-friendly alternative with modern specs and a bigger battery. Realme 12 (Rs. 77,999) — Worth considering for buyers who want a current design and faster charging.