Apple iPhone 9 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 9 and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max. Comparing Apple iPhone 9 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 9 stands against Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 9 is ₹29,990 and for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is ₹1,09,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 24, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 9 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Display | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | iOS v13.0 | iOS v14.0 |
| Price | ₹29,990 | ₹1,09,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 40 / 100 | 62 / 100 Better Specs |
| Sim Count | Single Sim | Dual Sim More Sim Slots |
| Display Size | 4.7 in | 6.7 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels | 1284 x 2778 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 79.67% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.65 GHz | 3.1 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 12 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 226 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.4 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 2050 mAh Bigger Battery | |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor No No No | No 5G Water Resistant Wireless Charging |
General
| Model | iPhone 9 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 |
Design
| Dimensions | 67.4 x 138.5 x 7.8 mm | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 226 g |
Display
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.67% | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio | |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Performance
| Camera Score | 131 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | No |
| Face Unlock | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 | 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 | Yes, yes Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, Touch to focus | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP ƒ/2.2 | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v13.0 | iOS v14.0 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | Yes | 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 | 2050 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours |
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