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Which One Reigns Supreme? Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
VS
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Specifications
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
VS
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.4 mm (6.43 inches) | 160.8 mm (6.33 inches) |
| Device Width | 78 mm (3.07 inches) | 78.1 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.75 mm (0.34 inches) | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 226 g (7.97 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Silver, Blue, Orange | Silver, Gold, Gray, Blue |
| Biometric Security | No | No |
| Display Coverage | 91.6% | 87.7% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4260 MHz | 3100 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 6 (2 + 4) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Icestorm- 2 cores at 3.1 GHz: Firestorm |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Apple Neural Engine | Apple Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Apple A19 Pro GPU | Apple A14 GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1620 MHz | 1278 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 768 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~2488.3 GFLOPS | ~654.3 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | iOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) | iOS 14.1 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 12:36 hr | 08:35 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 22:25 hr | 13:38 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 123 hr | 116 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 48 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 4x | 115 |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 48 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP 4) Depth | 1) Standard: 12 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP 4) Depth |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4290 x 2800 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 20 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX914 | Sony IMX514 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Optical | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | Yes | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | |
| SIM Card Type | eSIM | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 МГц) | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 МГц) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | September 2025 | October 2020 |
| Initial Pricing | $1199 | $1100 |
| Sensor List | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 91 | 62 |
| Camera Rating | 97* | 76 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 98 | 67 |
| Battery Rating | 97 | 66 |
| Connectivity Rating | 98 | 69 |
| Overall Review Score | 96* | 68 |
Phone Price Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199.00 USD
EUR
1,008.00
INR
108,623.05
NGN
1,622,968.32
JPY
185,403.77
MYR
4,704.52
CNY
8,295.52
ZAR
19,116.38
RUB
92,676.47
GBP
878.15
CHF
920.23
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
$1,100.00 USD
EUR
924.77
INR
99,654.17
NGN
1,488,961.76
JPY
170,095.20
MYR
4,316.07
CNY
7,610.57
ZAR
17,537.96
RUB
85,024.28
GBP
805.64
CHF
844.25
