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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
A
42.3Inno Score
VS
X
35.6Inno Score
43.9Performance26.2
32.4Display46.9
38Camera30.1
30.7Battery47.8
89.3Features28
12 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 12 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 42.3 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and performance (+18). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 26
  • Stronger camera score: 38 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 28
  • 343% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 470
  • 227% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,900 vs 1,500

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 31
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 65% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 20 W
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.7 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2778x12842400x1080
Pixel density458 ppi+16%395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10950,000+102%Top 51%470,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+343%Top 28%470Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+227%Top 35%1,500Top 92%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity3,687 mAh5,000 mAh+36%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight228 g184 g+19%
Thickness7.4 mm+6%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialStainless steelPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchiOS 14Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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