iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Max: Compare Specs & Prices

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iPhone 12

22 user reviews

iPhone 12 Pro Max

10 user reviews

Pros

Attractive design
Fantastic audio quality
5G compatible
Amazing OLED display

Pros

Durable and water resistant
Large OLED screen
5G compatible
Great battery life and fast charging
Photo and video quality

Cons

No charger or headphones included
Battery life
Not much camera upgrade

Cons

Expensive
Heavy
No charger or headphones

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Reviews

Apple iPhone 12

Retailer: US Mobile

Storage: 128GB

Network: Verizon

Condition: NEW

Price: $71/mo
15% APR for 12 mths

See Deal Full price: $779

Network: Verizon & T-Mobile

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Network: Verizon & T-Mobile

The Apple iPhone 12 has 128GB storage capacity. It includes a 6.1 inches screen and 12 MP camera. This new iPhone 12 is available from US Mobile with Verizon & T-Mobile network coverage and prices starting from $71/mo.

Best Deals

Device	64GB	128GB	256GB
Apple iPhone 12 AT&T	$26/mo	$28/mo	$32/mo
Apple iPhone 12 Verizon	-	$71/mo	$83/mo
Apple iPhone 12 T-Mobile	-	$71/mo	$83/mo
Apple iPhone 12 Unlocked	$26/mo	$71/mo	$32/mo

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

* Save $100 plus $200 rebate

Retailer: Red Pocket

Storage: 256GB

Network: AT&T

Condition: NEW

Price: $37/mo*
0% APR for 24 mths

See Deal Full price: $999 $899

Network: AT&T

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Network: AT&T

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has 256GB storage capacity. It includes a 6.7 inches screen and 12 MP camera. This new iPhone 12 Pro Max is available from Red Pocket with AT&T network coverage and prices starting from $37/mo.

Best Deals

Device	256GB	512GB	128GB
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max AT&T	$37/mo	$46/mo	$37/mo
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Verizon	$100/mo	$117/mo	-
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max T-Mobile	$100/mo	$117/mo	-
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Unlocked	$37/mo	$46/mo	$37/mo

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Display

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Screen size	6.1 inches	6.7 inches
Display	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR
Screen resolution	2532x1170 pixels	2778x1284 pixels

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Cameras

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Cameras	Dual	Triple
Back camera	12 MP	12 MP
Camera type	Wide, Ultra Wide	Wide, Ultra Wide, Telephoto
Front camera	12 MP	12 MP
Optical zoom	2x zoom	2.5x zoom
Night mode

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Performance

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Processor	A14 Bionic Chip	A14 Bionic Chip
RAM	4GB	6GB
Storage sizes	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Cellular

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro Max
5G
eSIM
VoLTE
WiFi calling

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Design

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Dimensions	5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches	6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches
Weight	5.78 ounces	8.04 ounces
Screen protection	Ceramic Shield	Ceramic Shield
Water resistant	IP68	IP68

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Battery Life

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Battery life (video playback)	17 hours	20 hours
Wireless charging

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Multimedia

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro Max
HDR Screen
Video resolution	4K, FHD, HD	4K, FHD, HD

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: Specs

	iPhone 12	iPhone 12 Pro Max
GPS
Operating System	iOS 14	iOS 14
Secure Authentication	Face ID	Face ID
Voice Commands
Release Date	October 23, 2020	November 13, 2020
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