Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Beebom Score
60
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 4832mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 4832mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹1,49,900 | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹1,49,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Weight | 164 grams | 231 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | , Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 164 grams | 231 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | , Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4832 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 40 W | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4832 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | |||
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| 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 | 5.0 | |||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| 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 | 5.0 | |||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
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