Phones / Compare
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12
Product A: Apple
106 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Product B: Apple
85 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 12
67 of 154 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 31 known for one only
- 38 the same
- 49 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AiPhone 11 Pro Max: 77.8 × 158 mm
- BiPhone 12: 71.5 × 146.7 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Apple iPhone XS Max7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Introduction explicitly identifies iPhone XS Max as predecessor.
Apple iPhone 117Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_PER_Oct2020.pdfRead 23 October 2026Apple's iPhone 12 environmental report names the iPhone 11 as the previous generation.8Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-12Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 was a successor to the iPhone 11.
Successor
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max8Press articlemacrumors.com/2020/10/13/apple-2020-iphone-lineupRead 7 October 2026Same report explicitly states the removed 11 Pro models are replaced by the new 12 Pro models, naming iPhone 12 Pro Max.25Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_Pro_Max_PER_Oct2020.pdfRead 23 October 2026Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max environmental report names the iPhone 11 Pro Max as the previous generation.
Apple iPhone 139Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-13-vs-iphone-14Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 in 2021 as the successor to the iPhone 12.10Press articlemacrumors.com/2021/09/14/iphone-13-iphone-13-mini-smaller-notch-announcedRead 23 October 2026MacRumors' launch report says the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini keep the sizes of their iPhone 12 predecessors.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Colours
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Midnight Green1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list, including any later colour additions.
Black, White, (PRODUCT)RED, Green, Blue, Purple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Published current finish list, including any later colour additions.
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Body
7 of 16 differ
Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
Not available
Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM capacity
Stylus
Not available
Not available
Stylus name
Not available
Not available
Display
9 of 24 differ
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
458.4ppi
460.3ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:915Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual Resolution row explicitly gives 19.5:9. No ratio is calculated from dimensions.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Display table explicitly 19.5:9.
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Not available
Min refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
Not available
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Not available
Always-on display
Not available
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
Not available
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
Not available
Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Cover screen type
Not available
Not available
Platform
7 of 10 differ
OS at launch
Software
Not available
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
619Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original publicly indexed Apple 2019 iPhone specifications table explicitly gives 2 Lightning + 4 Thunder cores. Current URL redirects to a different TechRadar Pro review, which is not substituted. The complete original indexed table was read.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware table explicitly 6 cores.24Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026The actual US comparison header was parsed to locate the exact iPhone 11 Pro Max column 33, including two leading labels. Its Processor CPU cell explicitly says 6-core CPU. No neighboring model value is copied.
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Lightning |
| 4 | Thunder |
Source19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table explicitly identifies two Lightning performance cores and four Thunder efficiency cores. Clock disagreement remains omitted. Current Epey hardware table independently repeats counts/names.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware table names dual-core Lightning and quad-core Thunder. Known clocks conflict and are not imported.
BApple iPhone 12
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
Max CPU clock
Not available
Not available
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual Hardware row explicitly states Apple-designed 4-core GPU.19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table explicitly Apple 4 cores. Current PhoneArena/Epey hardware tables independently corroborate.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware table explicitly Apple Quad-Core.24Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Same exact model column Processor GPU cell explicitly says 4-core GPU, within A13 Bionic context. This independently corroborates Apple GPU 4-core classification.
NPU performance
Not available
Memory
3 of 6 differ
RAM
4GB7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 64 GB unit has 4 GB, independently corroborating the US teardown and all storage spec rows.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual Memory cell lists 4 GB with 64/256/512 GB storage choices. Notebookcheck 64 GB test unit and independent physical teardown corroborate capacity. Database generic LPDDR4 label is kept as a reported classification limit, not used to override exact physical chip identity.19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table gives 4 GB across iPhone 11 family with the three Pro Max storage choices listed. Current PhoneArena/Epey and teardown capacity corroborate.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual model 256 GB table explicitly 4 GB and lists other 64/512 GB options. All-capacity 4 GB is also explicit in PhoneArena and original AnandTech table.
RAM type
LPDDR4X6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+11+Pro+Max+Teardown/126000Read 7 October 2026Step 13 chip identification explicitly SK Hynix H9HKNNNCRMMVDR-NEH LPDDR4X over the A13. Its tentative RAM capacity is corroborated independently by exact review/spec rows.19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table explicitly 4 GB LPDDR4X. Exact A2161 physical iFixit chip identification independently says LPDDR4X. Epey independently repeats LPDDR4x. PhoneArena generic LPDDR4 nomenclature remains a disclosed broader classification.21Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-256-gb.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Hardware row explicitly LPDDR4x. This corroborates exact A2161 physical chip identification. No claimed configured memory rate is added.
Not available
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
Not available
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
Not available
Not available
Rear cameras
7 of 14 differ
Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | 26 | 1/2.55" | 1.4 | Dual Pixel PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | 13 | Not available | Not available | Fixed | No | Not available | 120° |
| Telephoto | 12 | 2 | 52 | 1/3.4" | 1 | PDAF | Yes | 2× | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Maker Camera section supplies all three physical imaging cameras, lens apertures, optical zoom, wide/tele OIS and ultrawide 120-degree field of view. Independent PhoneArena/DXOMARK/AnandTech table supplies the added lens and sensor properties. Uncorroborated ultrawide format and native pitch are omitted.15Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/apple-iphone-11-pro-max_id11179Read 7 October 2026Actual rear rows explicitly state main 26 mm, 1/2.55 optical format, 1.4 micrometre and PDAF. Tele 52 mm, 1/3.4, 1 micrometre and PDAF. Ultrawide 13 mm. Existing maker apertures/OIS remain primary. Higher dual-pixel main subtype is independently stated by the original AnandTech full table.16Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-and-Pro-Max-Review_id4696Read 7 October 2026Actual camera inventory explicitly says ultrawide 13 mm f/2.4 with no OIS. Wide/tele optical stabilization is separately stated. No measured image-quality score is imported.17Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-camera-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual Key camera specifications names main 12 MP 1/2.55 sensor, 26 mm equivalent, f/1.8, PDAF/OIS. Tele 12 MP 1/3.4, 52 mm, f/2.0, PDAF/OIS. Ultrawide 13 mm f/2.4. These corroborate stated hardware, not a transferred test score.19Reviewanandtech.com/show/14892/the-apple-iphone-11-pro-and-max-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original full indexed table explicitly main 12 MP 1.4 micrometre Dual Pixel PD f/1.8 OIS for the iPhone 11 Pro Max family. Only literal main autofocus subtype is retained from this table.22Reviewlaszlopusztai.net/2019/10/18/iphone-11-uwa-camera-disturbing-discoveriesRead 7 October 2026Original camera-developer own-unit article identifies iPhone 11 Pro Max ultrawide images and explicitly says this camera has a fixed-focus lens. No focus subtype is guessed from the generic maker focus label.
BApple iPhone 12
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.6 | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | Not available | 120° |
Number of rear cameras
3
2
Main camera
12MP
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
2×
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Camera section. As published.
True Tone flash with slow sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Camera section. As published.
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Night mode1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker-named photographic features.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BApple iPhone 12
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Not available
Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
2 of 3 differ
Front cameras
AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | 23 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states one 12 MP f/2.2 imaging camera, separate from authentication-depth hardware. DXOMARK independently states 23 mm equivalent and fixed focus. Uncorroborated optical format is omitted.18Reviewdxomark.com/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-front-camera-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual front hardware paragraph and Key front camera specifications explicitly say fixed-focus 23 mm-equivalent f/2.2 lens with 12 MP imaging sensor. SL 3D depth hardware is not counted as another selfie camera. The source does not prove an optical format.
BApple iPhone 12
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BApple iPhone 12
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Front autofocus
No
Not available
Audio
1 of 4 differ
Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Dolby Atmos, Spatial audio playback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Audio Playback explicitly states Dolby Atmos and spatial audio playback. Wireless codecs use a separate source.
Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback section. Does not establish wireless audio codecs.
Microphones
Not available
Not available
Network
3 of 10 differ
Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact model GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Exact model GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact model UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Exact model UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Exact A2161 LTE band list. Other regional models excluded.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Exact A2403 LTE band list. Other regional models excluded.
5G bands
Not available
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Exact A2403 NR band list. Other regional models excluded.
5G modes
Not available
Not available
5G mmWave
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Not available
Satellite
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
6 of 13 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Maker Location section states built-in GPS/GNSS. The additional named GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS systems are explicitly confirmed by the matching Notebookcheck review. They are not inferred from the generic GNSS term.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Location paragraph explicitly names Galileo, GLONASS, GPS with A-GPS, and QZSS. No BeiDou or dual-frequency capability is inferred.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
USB 2.07Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-11-Pro-Max-Smartphone-Review-A-leap-forwards-or-more-of-the-same.435028.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications explicitly one USB 2.0 connection and text identifies Lightning. Used only for shared wired data protocol.24Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Same exact model column Connectivity cell explicitly says Lightning Supports USB 2. This is the handset wired protocol, not a Lightning-to-HDMI accessory output.
Not available
Video out over USB
Features and sensors
1 of 5 differ
Fingerprint
Not available
Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact published list.
Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact published list.
Extra buttons
Haptic motor
Battery and charging
9 of 17 differ
Rated battery capacity
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Not available
Rated battery energy
Not available
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 11 Pro Max
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 20 |
| Video streaming | 12 |
| Audio playback | 80 |
BApple iPhone 12
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 17 |
| Video streaming | 11 |
| Audio playback | 65 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wired charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Not available
Reverse wired
Not available
Not available
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
Measured
None of 9 known
Geekbench single-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench multi-core
Not available
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
Not available
AnTuTu
Not available
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Not available
EU label and regulatory
4 of 10 differ
EU energy class
Not available
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
Not available
SAR head (US)
Not available
SAR head (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
In the box
1 of 1 differ
In the box
iPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, USB-C to Lightning Cable, 18W USB-C Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111878Read 7 October 2026In the Box section. Original iPhone 11 Pro Max retail bundle includes 18 W mains adapter and EarPods.
iPhone 12, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111876Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Current document describes the adapter-free retail bundle.
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
Warranty
1 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.



















