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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max

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42.3Inno Score
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WINNER
iPhone 14 Pro Max
56.9Inno Score
43.9Performance53.6
32.4Display57.6
38Camera47.7
30.7Battery54
89.3Features89.3
2 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max10 spec wins — iPhone 14 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 14 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 56.9 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and battery (+23). 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 iPhone 12 Pro Max

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

Reasons to pick the iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 31
  • 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 14 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2778x12841290x2796
Pixel density458 ppi460 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,000 nits+67%
Screen-to-body—88.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 14 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
ChipsetApple A14 BionicApple A16 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,230,000+29%Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080Top 28%2,540+22%Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900Top 35%6,400+31%Top 23%
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 14 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
Main camera12 MP48 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.78
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom2.5 x3 x+20%
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 14 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
Capacity3,687 mAh4,323 mAh+17%
Wired charging20 W27 W+35%
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 14 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
Weight228 g+5%240 g
Thickness7.4 mm+6%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialStainless steelStainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 14 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningLightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 14 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
OS at launchiOS 14iOS 16
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 14 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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