Apple iPhone 12 vs POCO X8 Pro Max
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 9000mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | March 17, 2026 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | March 23, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹42,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 447 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Weight | 164 grams | 220 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Fiberglass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Apple | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Dimensity 9500s | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
Main Camera
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS | Documents Mode, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Dual Video, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Poco HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | AI Face Unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | Dual Video, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 9000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X Ultra |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO X8 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 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
