iPhone 12 Pro

vs

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

Short Description

iPhone 12 Pro

Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 1170 x 2532 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 6GB / Battery power: 2815 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Screen size: 6.7" / Resolution: 1284 x 2778 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 6GB / Battery power: 3687 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

Key Differences

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

How is iPhone 12 Pro better than iPhone 12 Pro Max?

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Lighter: 189 g (6.67 ounces) vs 228 g (8.04 ounces)

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Narrower: 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) vs 78.1 mm (3.07 inches)

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Shorter: 146.7 mm (5.78 inches) vs 160.8 mm (6.33 inches)

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

How is iPhone 12 Pro Max better than iPhone 12 Pro?

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Bigger battery capacity: 3687 mAh vs 2815 mAh

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AnTuTu score is about 2% higher

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Has a larger display diagonal: 6.7" vs 6.1"

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Better display resolution: 1284 x 2778 px vs 1170 x 2532 px

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The phone is 1 month newer

Size Comparison

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Height

146.7 mm
(5.78 inches)

Width

71.5 mm
(2.81 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

189 g
(6.67 ounces)

6.1"
credit-card
6.7"

Height

160.8 mm
(6.33 inches)

Width

78.1 mm
(3.07 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

6.7"

Weight

228 g
(8.04 ounces)

Height

146.7 mm
(5.78 inches)

Width

71.5 mm
(2.81 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

189 g
(6.67 ounces)

Height

160.8 mm
(6.33 inches)

Width

78.1 mm
(3.07 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

6.7"

Weight

228 g
(8.04 ounces)

3D comparison

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Expert Score

Score 4.2

Score 4.3

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Score 4.2

Score 4.3

CNet

CNet

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

TechRadar

TechRadar

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Tech Advisor

Tech Advisor

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

PCMag

PCMag

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

The Verge

The Verge

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Smartprix

Smartprix

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone 12 Pro

1,105,744

iPhone 12 Pro Max

1,125,172 +1.76%

benchmark

The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.

CPU

iPhone 12 Pro

262,691

iPhone 12 Pro Max

313,578 +19.37%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.

GPU

iPhone 12 Pro

387,783 +20.26%

iPhone 12 Pro Max

322,452

benchmark

Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.

Memory

iPhone 12 Pro

169,306

iPhone 12 Pro Max

180,423 +6.57%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.

UX

iPhone 12 Pro

285,964

iPhone 12 Pro Max

308,719 +7.96%

benchmark

Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.

3DMark Wild Life benchmark

iPhone 12 Pro

7,431

iPhone 12 Pro Max

7,880 +6.04%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

iPhone 12 Pro

8,409

iPhone 12 Pro Max

9,036 +7.46%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

iPhone 12 Pro

2,149

iPhone 12 Pro Max

2,317 +7.82%

benchmark

Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.

Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core

iPhone 12 Pro

4,442

iPhone 12 Pro Max

4,750 +6.93%

benchmark

Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.

Geekbench 6 · Single-Core

iPhone 12 Pro

2,020

iPhone 12 Pro Max

2,045 +1.24%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

iPhone 12 Pro

3,924

iPhone 12 Pro Max

3,992 +1.73%

benchmark

Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.

Geekbench 5 · Single-Core

iPhone 12 Pro

1,585 +0.51%

iPhone 12 Pro Max

1,577

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.

Battery Performance

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

19 h
45 min

22 h
52 min

callBattery Life

1 h
30 min

1 h
32 min

callCharging time

About Products

iPhone 12 Pro

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro offers a premium experience with advanced performance and cutting-edge features. It features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, delivering sharp, vibrant visuals, perfect for gaming, streaming, and everyday tasks. Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, it ensures lightning-fast speed and efficiency.

The 12MP Pro camera system, including ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lenses, captures stunning photos and 4K Dolby Vision videos. With Night mode, Deep Fusion, and a LiDAR scanner, it excels in low-light and AR experiences. 5G connectivity, Ceramic Shield for added durability, and MagSafe wireless charging make the iPhone 12 Pro a powerful, future-ready device.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is Apple’s top-tier device, offering exceptional performance and advanced features. Its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display delivers stunning visuals with incredible detail, perfect for gaming, streaming, and creative tasks. Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, it ensures lightning-fast performance and power efficiency.

The 12MP Pro camera system, including ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lenses, captures professional-quality photos and 4K HDR videos. With Night mode, Deep Fusion, and LiDAR technology, it excels in low-light photography. 5G connectivity, Ceramic Shield durability, and impressive battery life make the iPhone 12 Pro Max a perfect choice for power users.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Design

Design

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Weight

189 g (6.67 ounces)

228 g (8.04 ounces)

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Thickness

7.4 mm (0.29 inches)

7.4 mm (0.29 inches)

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Width

71.5 mm (2.81 inches)

78.1 mm (3.07 inches)

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Height

146.7 mm (5.78 inches)

160.8 mm (6.33 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

6 m

6 m

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Volume

77.62 cm³

92.93 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue

Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue

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Lowest potential operating temperature

0 °C

0 °C

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Maximum operating temperature

35 °C

-

-

French Repairability Index

6

6

Display

Display

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Screen size

6.1"

6.7"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

460 ppi

458 ppi

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Resolution

1170 x 2532 px

1284 x 2778 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

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Brightness (typical)

1200 nits

1200 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

-

Supports HDR10

-

-

Supports Dolby Vision

-

Contrast ratio

2000000:1

2000000:1

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

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RAM

6GB

6GB

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CPU speed

2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

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GPU clock speed

1278 MHz

1278 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

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Semiconductor size

5 nm

5 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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Has integrated graphics

-

OpenGL ES version

3

3

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Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

6 threads

6 threads

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Uses HMP

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Has TrustZone

-

L2 cache

16 MB

16 MB

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DDR memory version

4

4

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GPU execution units

4

4

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

6W

6W

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Front-end width

8

8

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Release date

2020

2020

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Has NX bit

-

L1 cache

192 KB

192 KB

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Memory channels

2

2

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Number of transistors

11800 million

11800 million

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Supported displays

3

3

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP

12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP

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Front camera

12MP

12MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

2160 x 60 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/2 & f/1.6 & f/2.4

f/2 & f/1.6 & f/2.4

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

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Has a flash

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Has manual exposure

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Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera

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Optical zoom

2x

2.5x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

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Has a serial shot mode

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Has manual focus

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Has a front camera

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Has laser autofocus

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Has manual white balance

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Shoots raw

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Has touch autofocus

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Has manual shutter speed

-

-

Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

-

Supports Dolby Vision recording

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Minimum focal length

26 mm

26 mm

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Maximum focal length

52 mm

52 mm

Operating system

Operating system

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Has clipboard warnings

-

Has location privacy options

-

Has dark mode

-

Has Wi-Fi password sharing

-

Has battery health check

-

Has focus modes

-

-

Can offload apps

-

Has customizable notifications

-

Supports instant markup

-

Supports PiP and PaP

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Has sharing intents

-

Has a child lock

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Tracks the current position of a mobile device

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Can block app tracking

-

Blocks cross-site tracking

-

Has on-device machine learning

-

Gets direct OS updates

-

Has AirPlay

-

Supports widgets

-

Has Quick Start

-

More languages supported

56

56

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Has offline voice recognition

-

The browser has word wrap

-

Has voice commands

Battery

Battery

-

Battery power

2815 mAh

3687 mAh

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Has wireless charging

-

Supports fast charging

-

Has a battery level indicator

-

Has a rechargeable battery

-

Battery life

18 hours

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Audio

Audio

-

Has stereo speakers

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Number of microphones

3

3

Features

Features

-

Has 5G support

-

Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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USB version

2

2

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Has NFC

-

SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

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Bluetooth version

5.1

5.1

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Has a gyroscope

-

Has GPS

-

Has a compass

-

Supports Wi-Fi

-

Has a cellular module

-

Has a barometer

-

Supports Galileo

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Has an infrared sensor

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Has an accelerometer

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Uses 3D facial recognition

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