Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) vs Apple iPhone 16
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) and Apple iPhone 16. Comparing Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 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 (512GB) stands against Apple iPhone 16 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) is ₹1,23,299 and for Apple iPhone 16 is ₹65,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 20, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| 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 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| OS | iOS v14.0 | iOS v18 |
| Price | ₹1,23,299 | ₹65,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 62 / 100 | 70 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 6.7 in Bigger Display | 6.1 in |
| Display Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels Better Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz | 4.04 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 226 g | 170 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm Slimmer | 7.8 mm |
| Battery | 3561 mAh Bigger Battery |
General
| Model | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation |
Design
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 226 g | 170 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 458 PPI | ~ 461 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes, Dolby Vision |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio | Dynamic Island, HDR displaym, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island Display |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 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 | FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76), TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| 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 | 1,578,603 (Total) (v10) 429,696 (CPU) 615,758 (GPU) 178,193 (Memory) 354,956 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 7,738 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,194 (Single Core) | |
| 3DMark Score | 4,289 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 131 (DxOMark) | 147 (DxOMark) |
| Speaker Score | 77 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 15.53 hours |
Extra
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine, Built-in Stereo Speaker, 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 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, yes Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus | Camera Control, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, Macro photography, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced red‑eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 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 v18 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A14 | Apple Bionic A18 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 3561 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W |
| Video Playback Time | 22 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | 80 hours |
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