Overall Score
74.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#192)74.3
Performance(#229)82.6
Camera(#732)51.6
Display(#895)85.5
Battery(#169)80.0
Build(#2245)75.0
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max features a premium design with a glass front and back, complemented by a stainless steel frame, and is available in four colors.
- Its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a resolution of 1284 x 2778 pixels, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision for enhanced visual quality.
- Powered by the A14 Bionic chipset, it delivers exceptional performance with a hexa-core CPU and a 4-core GPU, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming.
- The camera system includes a triple-lens setup with 12 MP wide, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses, along with a LiDAR scanner for improved depth perception, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates.
- Battery capacity is 3687 mAh, supporting wireless charging and providing reliable daily usage.
- The device runs on iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5, offering a seamless user experience with access to the latest features.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- It has stereo speakers for enhanced audio output, but lacks a headphone jack.
- Weighing 228 grams and measuring 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm, it is designed for both aesthetics and functionality.
- Overall, the iPhone 12 Pro Max combines advanced technology with a sophisticated design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, October 13
Announced2020, October 13
DescriptionVersions: A2411 (International); A2342 (USA); A2410 (Canada, Japan); A2412 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size6.7"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
PPI1284
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µmTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front Camera12 MP
Front Camera Details12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3687 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3687 mAh (14.13 Wh)
Charging DetailsWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight228 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemiOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS VersioniOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo