Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

ProcessorApple A14 BionicApple A18 Pro
Display6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz6.9", FHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz
Camera12MP+12MP/12MP48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP
Battery2815 mAh4685 mAh
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage64 GB256 GB
Recommended ForSoftwareOverall Best Pick
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, PurpleDesert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium
LaunchOctober 13, 2020September 09, 2024
AvailabilityOctober 23, 2020September 20, 2024
Launch Price₹79,900₹1,44,900
TypeFHD+ Super Retina XDR OLEDFHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.1 inches6.9 inches
Resolution Width1170 pixels1320 pixels
Resolution Height2532 pixels2868 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+1.5K
Peak Brightness1200 nits2000 nits
Weight164 grams225 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameTitanium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassCorning-made Glass
PortLightning, USB 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA14 BionicA18 Pro
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Apple GPU
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)55
Camera Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
FeaturesDual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, OIS, Face Detection, Night Mode, Continuous Shooting, PanoramaDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Digital Zoom, Auto Focus
StabilizationOISOIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound recording4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 720p@30fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
Camera 3 Resolution48 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDRHDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Capacity2815 mAh4685 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed18 w45 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage64 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM4 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR5X
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth5.05.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BeiDou
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
SensorsFace ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportFace ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button
AI FeaturesWriting Tools, Summaries, Genmoji, Clean Up, Image Playground