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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12

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42.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12

$749

50.9Inno Score
43.9Performance43.2
32.4Display47.7
38Camera47
30.7Battery62.5
89.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max10 spec wins — Xiaomi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+15). 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 features score: 89 vs 65
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 21% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,720
  • 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,900 vs 4,300
  • 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12

  • Stronger display score: 48 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 31
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 235% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 20 W
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 12
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 12
Screen size6.7 ″+7%6.28 ″
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2778x12842400x1080
Pixel density458 ppi+9%419 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits+9%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 12
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 12
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,150,000+21%Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+21%Top 28%1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+14%Top 35%4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 12
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 12
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 12
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 12
Capacity3,687 mAh4,500 mAh+22%
Wired charging20 W67 W+235%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 12
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 12
Weight228 g180 g+21%
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 12
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 12
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 12
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 12
OS at launchiOS 14Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 12
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 12
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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