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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 14

A
42.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14

$999

67.2Inno Score
43.9Performance63.4
32.4Display64.5
38Camera65.9
30.7Battery70.9
89.3Features78.7
3 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max16 spec wins — Xiaomi 14

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 wins this phone face-off, 67.2 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+32). 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 79
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14

  • Stronger performance score: 63 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 31
  • 350% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 20 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 14
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 14
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.36 ″
Panel typeOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2778x12841200x2670
Pixel density458 ppi460 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits3,000 nits+150%
Screen-to-body—89.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 14
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 14
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,880,000+98%Top 15%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080Top 28%2,250+8%Top 20%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900Top 35%7,050+44%Top 15%
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 14
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 14
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto12 MP50 MP+317%
Optical zoom2.5 x3.2 x+28%
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 14
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 14
Capacity3,687 mAh4,610 mAh+25%
Wired charging20 W90 W+350%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 14
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 14
Weight228 g193 g+15%
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 14
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 14
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 14
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 14
OS at launchiOS 14Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 14
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxXiaomi 14
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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