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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs TECNO SPARK 50 5G

WINNER
iPhone 12 Pro Max
44.6Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 50 5G
44.5Inno Score
51.6Performancechip32.4
32.4Display48.5
38Camera29
30.7Battery66.6
89.3Features60
4 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max8 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone 12 Pro Max scores 44.6 against 44.5 for TECNO SPARK 50 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone 12 Pro Max edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 38 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
  • 79% higher Pixel density: 458 ppi vs 256 ppi
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 50 5G

  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 31
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 125% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 20 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2778x1284720x1576
Pixel density458 ppi+79%256 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body—84.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 50 5G
ChipsetApple A14 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu1,204,670Bottom 31%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)311,567Bottom 18%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)310,085Bottom 31%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)170,104Bottom 26%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)412,914Bottom 40%—
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Capacity3,687 mAh6,500 mAh+76%
Wired charging20 W45 W+125%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Weight228 g210 g+8%
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialStainless steel—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 50 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 50 5G
OS at launchiOS 14Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge6 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoYes

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