Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) and Apple iPhone 15 Plus. Comparing Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) stands against Apple iPhone 15 Plus and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) is ₹1,04,839 and for Apple iPhone 15 Plus is ₹69,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jun 07, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz |
| OS | iOS v14.0 | iOS v17 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Battery | Li-ion Battery | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Price | ₹1,04,839 | ₹69,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 62 / 100 | 67 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels | 1290 x 2796 pixels Better Resolution |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz | 3.46 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 226 g | 201 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm Slimmer | 7.8 mm |
| Battery | 4383 mAh Bigger Battery |
General
| Model | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 | September 12, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4 mm | 77.8 x 160.9 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 226 g | 201 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 458 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac | |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes, Dolby Vision |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Cable | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 1,368,027 (Total) (v10) 352,658 (CPU) 442,034 (GPU) 250,089 (Memory) 323,246 (UX) | |
| Camera Score | 131 (DxOMark) | 145 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes, NVMe Storage |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, yes Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v14.0 | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A14 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours |
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