Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
#192
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
#169Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Performance
82.685.3
Camera
51.650.6
Display
85.585.5
Battery
80.080.0
Build
75.075.8
Overall
74.374.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max features a stainless steel frame, while the iPhone 14 Plus uses an aluminum frame, resulting in a slightly heavier build for the 12 Pro Max at 228g compared to 203g for the 14 Plus.
- Both models have a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with identical resolutions and peak brightness, but they share a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 14 Plus is powered by the A15 Bionic chip, offering enhanced graphics capabilities over the A14 Bionic in the 12 Pro Max.
- Camera specifications are similar, but the 14 Plus has a wider aperture on the main lens, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The iPhone 14 Plus also boasts a larger battery capacity at 4323mAh compared to 3687mAh in the 12 Pro Max, likely resulting in better battery life.
- Both devices run on iOS 14.1 and iOS 16, respectively, with the ability to upgrade to iOS 18.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
General
Release Date
2020, October 13
2022, September 07
Announced
2020, October 13
2022, September 07
Description
Versions: A2411 (International); A2342 (USA); A2410 (Canada, Japan); A2412 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions: A2886 (International); A2632 (USA); A2885 (Canada, Japan); A2888 (China, Hong Kong); A2887 (Russia)Previously rumored as Apple iPhone 14 Max
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
PPI
1284
1284
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 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)
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3687 mAh
4323 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3687 mAh (14.13 Wh)
Li-Ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh)
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
228 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No