Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 12 Pro Max leads overall versus iPhone 12. Battery: 55.1 vs 61.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 12
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Pixel Density
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads | 1170 x 2532 | 1284 x 2778Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Peak Brightness Close match | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Pixel Density Close match | 457 ppi | 457 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Close match | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
RAM
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
Geekbench (Single)
Geekbench (Multi)
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
RAM Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads | 4GB | 6GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Close match | 3.1GHz | 3.1GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 6 | 6 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 2x3.1GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 2x3.1GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads | 568674 | 638584Better |
Geekbench (Single) Close match | 2050 | 2050 |
Geekbench (Multi) Close match | 4900 | 4900 |
Storage Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Close match | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
GPU Close match | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads | 12MP + 12MP | 12MP + 12MP + 12MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads | 1/3.6 | 1/1.9Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
Optical Zoom Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leads | None (no telephoto) | 2.5xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 5x | 12x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Close match | 12MP TrueDepth camera | 12MP TrueDepth camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Close match | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 12 Pro Max generally outperforms iPhone 12 across key categories. Battery Life (Estimated): 6.8 hours vs 5.8 hours This makes iPhone 12 Pro Max the better choice for most users, though iPhone 12 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 12 Pro Max excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 52,903 | ≈ Rs 100,019 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max advantage), AnTuTu Score (Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max advantage), Storage (Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max advantage).
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 12: non-PTA approximately Rs 52,903; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: non-PTA approximately Rs 100,019; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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