Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Review

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Main Features

Launched in November 2020

6.7" - 458 PPI

3 Cameras

Apple A14 Bionic Chipset

128/256/512 GB Storage

3687 mAh Battery

226 g (7.97 oz)

Replaced Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Replaced by Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Expected OS Support Ends in: 3 month(s)

Expected Security Support Ends in: 1.3 year(s)

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Overview

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is a iOS phone with a 12.0 MP main camera and a 12.0 MP selfie camera. iPhone 12 Pro Max features a 6.7" sized OLED screen with 1284 x 2778 pixels resolution. Apple released iPhone 12 Pro Max to market in November 2020.

Apple replaced the older Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max with this model and later iPhone 12 Pro Max was replaced with Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max is a member of Apple's Pro series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Apple Pro Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare	September 2024	6.9"	3 (48 MP + 12 MP + 48 MP)	227 g (8.01 oz)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Compare	September 2024	6.3"	3 (48 MP + 12 MP + 48 MP)	199 g (7.02 oz)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Compare	September 2023	6.7"	3 (48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP)	221 g (7.8 oz)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Compare	September 2023	6.1"	3 (48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP)	187 g (6.6 oz)
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Compare	September 2022	6.7"	3 (48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP)	240 g (8.47 oz)
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Compare	September 2022	6.1"	3 (48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP)	206 g (7.27 oz)

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

High PPI of 458 ppi

HDR Support (Dolby Vision)

Large 6.7" Screen

High Screen to Body ratio of 87.4%

DCI-P3 Color Space

Screen covers 99.4% of RBG color space

Short Response time of 8 ms

IP68 rated Weather Sealings

6 GB RAM

128/256/512 GB Storage

Wireless Charging Support(8 W)

Fast Charging Support (55% in 30 min)

123h Standby Time

Optical Zoom (2.0X)

4K Video Recording Up to 60 FPS

240 FPS (1080p) Slow Motion recording

3 (12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP) Rear Lenses

Bokeh Mode

RAW Support

Pro Shooting Mode

12 MP Selfie Camera

4K Video (60p) with Selfie Camera

NFC (Near-field communication)

eSIM Support

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

Dolby Atmos Support

Barometer Sensor

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

65 mm Telephoto Lens

Optical Stabilization on the Tele Camera

CONs

Heavy at 226 g (7.97 oz)

Most Popular Alternatives to Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Here are the 8 phones that our readers compare the most with the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max:

Apple Pro Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare	September 2024	6.9"	227 g (8.01 oz)
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Compare	September 2021	6.7"	240 g (8.47 oz)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Compare	September 2023	6.7"	221 g (7.8 oz)
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Compare	September 2019	6.5"	226 g (7.97 oz)
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Compare	September 2022	6.7"	240 g (8.47 oz)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Compare	September 2024	6.3"	199 g (7.02 oz)
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Compare	September 2022	6.1"	206 g (7.27 oz)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Compare	September 2023	6.1"	187 g (6.6 oz)

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Features and Specification

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max was released in November 2020, following the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. This model is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The expected remaining duration for updates is approximately 2 years. Consider this when evaluating its current price and intended use.

GENERAL
Brand	Apple
Launch Date	November 2020
Product Series	Apple Pro
Predecessor Model	Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Successor Model	Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Operating System	iOS 14.1 (Can be upgraded to iOS 17.3)
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	160.8 mm (6.33")
Width	78.1 mm (3.07")
Thickness	7.4 mm (0.29")
Weight	226 g (7.97 oz)
Waterproof	IP68
Available Colors	Silver Gold Gray Blue
Rear Material	Glass
Frame Material	Metal
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.7"
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Resolution	1284 x 2778 pixels
PPI	458
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	800 nits
HDR Support	Dolby Vision
Screen Protection	Ceramic Shield
Screen-to-Body Ratio	87.4%
Display Features	DCI-P3
RGB Color Space	99.4%
PWM	238 Hz
Response Time	8 ms
Contrast	∞ Infinity
CHIPSET
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic
CPU Cores	6 (2 + 4)
Architecture	4 cores @1.8 GHz: Icestorm 2 cores @3.1 GHz: Firestorm
Max Clock	3100 MHz
Lithography Process	5 nm
Graphics	Apple A14 GPU
GPU Clock	1278 MHz
GPU Shading Units	256
FLOPS	~654.3 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	6 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X
Channels	2
Storage Size	128/256/512 GB
Storage Type	NVMe
Memory Card	No
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	3687 mAh
Max Charging Power	18 W
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse Charging	No
Fast Charging	Yes (55% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:32 hr
Standby Time	123 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	12 MP
Zoom	Optical, 2.5x
Flash	Dual LED
Image Stabilization	Optical
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 60 FPS
HD Video	Up to 60 FPS
Slow Motion	240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of View	120°
Camera Set-up	3 (12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP)
Telephoto Camera	12 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Focal length: 65 mm Pixel size: 1 micron Sensor: 1/3.4", Sony IMX613 (Exmor-RS CMOS) Phase autofocus Optical stabilization
Ultra-wide Camera	12 MP Aperture: f/2.4 Focal length: 13 mm Pixel size: 1 micron Sensor: 1/3.4", Sony IMX372 (Exmor-RS CMOS)
Depth Camera	Yes
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	12.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.2
Focal Length	23 mm
Pixel Size	1 microns
Sensor Type	Exmor-RS CMOS
Video Resolution	2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5
Bluetooth Features	LE, A2DP
USB Type	No
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC
Infrared Port