Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB). Comparing Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 12 stands against Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 12 is ₹48,900 and for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) is ₹1,04,839. The details of both of these products were last updated on Dec 04, 2025.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| OS | iOS v14 | iOS v14.0 |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Price | ₹48,900 | ₹1,04,839 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 74 / 100 | 78 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels | 1284 x 2778 pixels Better Resolution |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB More Storage |
| Weight | 162 g Lighter | 226 g |
General
| Model | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 | October 13, 2020 |
Design
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 226 g |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Features | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Colour | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Cable | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | Yes, yes Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v14 | iOS v14.0 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A14 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| 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‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours |
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