Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 88.7 | 85.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Apple |
| iOS 15.x, 14.x | iOS 15.x, 14.x, 13.x |
| 2020-10-23 | 2019-09-20 |
| 5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches | 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.78 ounces | 7.97 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Red and White | Gold, Midnight green, Silver and Space gray |
| Aluminum and Glass | Glass and Stainless steel |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 829.00 | $ 1099.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2532 x 1170 pixels | 2688 x 1242 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 457 pixels per inch | 456 pixels per inch |
| 1200 cd/m2 brightness | 800 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) chipset | Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85 (7 nm) chipset |
| 64-bit 64-bit (Hexa-Core 3100 MHz) processor | 64-bit Lightning and Thunder, 64-bit (Hexa-Core 2650 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Apple-designed 4 core GPU |
| 10.62 | 10.35 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2815mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3969mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 4.8 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Apple iPhone 12 is slightly better than the iPhone 11 Pro Max, having an 88.7 score against 85.3. Both devices we compare here come with the same iOS 15.x OS (operating system), so you shouldn't perceive any differences regarding that. Apple iPhone 12 is a newer cellphone, and it's also incredibly lighter and just a bit thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The iPhone 12 features a bit superior processing unit than iPhone 11 Pro Max. They have a 64-bits processor, the same number of cores and the same RAM amount. The Apple iPhone 12 has a slightly better looking screen than Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, because although it has a bit lower resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels and a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a quite higher display density and a brighter display.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 12 count with extremely similar memory for applications, games, photos and videos, both of them have the same 64 GB internal storage capacity. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has a slightly better camera than iPhone 12, although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for low-light captures, they both have a same resolution camera in the back, the same video frame rates and the same video definition.
IPhone 11 Pro Max features a very superior battery lifetime than Apple iPhone 12, because it has a 41 percent greater battery size.
Even being the best phone in our current comparison, Apple iPhone 12 is also a bargain compared to others.
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