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Released: 2020, October 13

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Overall Score

80.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#362)80.3
Performance(#898)89.2
Camera(#284)96.8
Display(#847)90.6
Battery(#427)87.5
Build(#631)81.9
Connectivity(#1048)81.5
Audio(#115)87.6

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
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, 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)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
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
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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
ColorsSilver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemiOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer