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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs POCO X4 GT

A
42.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
POCO X4 GT

Xiaomi

POCO X4 GT

$379

50.2Inno Score
43.9Performance37.2
32.4Display73.6
38Camera32.3
30.7Battery59.1
89.3Features60
9 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max9 spec wins — POCO X4 GT

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X4 GT wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+41) and battery (+28). 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

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 37
  • Stronger camera score: 38 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 76% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,180

Reasons to pick the POCO X4 GT

  • Stronger display score: 74 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 31
  • 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
  • 235% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 20 W
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $379 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X4 GT
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X4 GT
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.6 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2778x12842460x1080
Pixel density458 ppi+13%407 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness1,200 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X4 GT
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X4 GT
ChipsetApple A14 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,050,000+11%Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+76%Top 28%1,180Top 59%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+29%Top 35%3,800Top 52%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X4 GT
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X4 GT
Main camera12 MP64 MP+433%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP16 MP+33%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X4 GT
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X4 GT
Capacity3,687 mAh5,080 mAh+38%
Wired charging20 W67 W+235%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X4 GT
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X4 GT
Weight228 g200 g+12%
Thickness7.4 mm+17%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialStainless steelPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X4 GT
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X4 GT
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X4 GT
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X4 GT
OS at launchiOS 14Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus POCO X4 GT
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO X4 GT
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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