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iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 11 Pro Max
37.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
A
42.3Inno Score
34.4Performance43.9
32.4Display32.4
37Camera38
30.4Battery30.7
73.3Features89.3
2 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max10 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 12 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 42.3 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+10). iPhone 11 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 iPhone 11 Pro Max

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
  • 55% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,340
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Screen size6.5 ″6.7 ″+3%
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution2688x12422778x1284
Pixel density458 ppi458 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
ChipsetApple A13 BionicApple A14 Bionic
AnTuTu 10900,000Top 56%950,000+6%Top 51%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 56%2,080+55%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400Top 57%4,900+44%Top 35%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom2 x2.5 x+25%
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Capacity3,969 mAh+8%3,687 mAh
Wired charging18 W20 W+11%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Weight226 g+1%228 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.4 mm+9%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialStainless steelStainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningLightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
OS at launchiOS 13iOS 14
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max versus iPhone 12 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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