iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
43.9Performance43.9
32.6Display32.4
33.5Camera38
24.2Battery30.7
89.3Features89.3
2 spec wins — iPhone 123 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 12 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 42.3 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+7) and camera (+5). iPhone 12 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
- 28% lower weight: 164 g vs 228 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 31 vs 24
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 31% higher capacity: 3,687 mAh vs 2,815 mAh
- 10% higher Screen size: 6.7 ″ vs 6.1 ″
Display
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2778x1284 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 458 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000Top 51% | 950,000Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,080Top 28% | 2,080Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,900Top 35% | 4,900Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,815 mAh | 3,687 mAh+31% |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 164 g+28% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |