Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
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Beebom Score
88
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3687mAh, 18W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Software | Overall Best Pick |
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General
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,900 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1284 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2778 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 458 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 228 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Textured Matt Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Stainless Steel Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | A19 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS, PDAF, RAW | Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | 3D Face Recognition, AI Face Unlock, Dolby Vision HDR, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video, Time Lapse | 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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