Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Apple iPhone 12

₹48,900

Lowest price in last 3 months

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

₹1,35,900

Lowest price in last 3 months

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A14 BionicApple A18 Pro
Display6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz6.9", QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz
Camera12MP+12MP/12MP48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP
Battery2815 mAh4685 mAh
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage64 GB256 GB

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General

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

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

TypeFHD+ Super Retina XDR OLEDQHD+ 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+QHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits2000 nits

Body

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Weight164 grams225 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameTitanium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassCeramic Shield Glass
PortLightning, USB 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA14 BionicA18 Pro
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Apple GPU
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)55

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Camera Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-widePeriscope
FeaturesDual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, OIS, Face Detection, Night Mode, Continuous Shooting, PanoramaHDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound recording8K@30/60fps, 4K@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

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDRHDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS8k@60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Capacity2815 mAh4685 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed18 w45 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Storage64 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM4 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

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

Features

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
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