Skip to content
InnoReviews

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro

A
42.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
iPhone 15 Pro

Apple

iPhone 15 Pro

$999

56.4Inno Score
43.9Performance60.5
32.4Display57.6
38Camera47.7
30.7Battery41.2
89.3Features89.3
3 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max11 spec wins — iPhone 15 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 15 Pro wins this phone face-off, 56.4 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and performance (+17). 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

  • 13% higher capacity: 3,687 mAh vs 3,274 mAh
  • 10% higher Screen size: 6.7 ″ vs 6.1 ″
  • 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm

Reasons to pick the iPhone 15 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 61 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 41 vs 31
  • 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 15 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro
Screen size6.7 ″+10%6.1 ″
Panel typeOLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2778x12841179x2556
Pixel density458 ppi461 ppi+1%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,000 nits+67%
Screen-to-body—88.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 15 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro
ChipsetApple A14 BionicApple A17 Pro
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,400,000+47%Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080Top 28%2,900+39%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900Top 35%7,150+46%Top 14%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 15 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro
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 15 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro
Capacity3,687 mAh+13%3,274 mAh
Wired charging20 W25 W+25%
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance—10 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 15 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro
Weight228 g187 g+18%
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialStainless steelTitanium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 15 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 15 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro
OS at launchiOS 14iOS 17
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone 15 Pro
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

Related comparisons

iPhone 12 Pro Maxvs POCO X3 ProVSiPhone 12 Pro Maxvs Samsung Galaxy A53 5GVSiPhone 12 Pro Maxvs iPhone 13 miniVSiPhone 12 Pro Maxvs Samsung Galaxy A34 5GVSiPhone 15 Provs Google Pixel 9VSiPhone 15 Provs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6VSiPhone 15 Provs Google Pixel 11VSiPhone 15 Provs iPhone 14 Pro MaxVS

Try another matchup