Google Pixel 7 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
36.6Performance43.9
57.8Display32.4
56.8Camera38
48.6Battery30.7
73.3Features89.3
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro6 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 7 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and camera (+19). iPhone 12 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 31
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 37
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,900 vs 3,300
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,420
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2778x1284 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi+12% | 458 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+25% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 790,000Top 63% | 950,000+20%Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420Top 55% | 2,080+46%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300Top 60% | 4,900+48%Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.85 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+100% | 2.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+11% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+36% | 3,687 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W+15% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 g+7% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 | iOS 14 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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