Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4422 mAh | 3687 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
| Display | 6.7", QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4422 mAh | 3687 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | November 13, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,59,900 | ₹1,29,900 | ||
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | ||
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | November 13, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,59,900 | ₹1,29,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Type | QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1284 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels | 2778 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 458 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1284 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels | 2778 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 458 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Weight | 221 grams | 228 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Lightning, USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 221 grams | 228 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Lightning, USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A17 Pro | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A17 Pro | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 5 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, PDAF, Scene Mode, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Panorama, Continuous Shooting, Continuous Auto Focus, Face Detection, ACES, Photonic Engine, Dual-LED Dual-tone Flash | Dual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, Panorama, OIS, Continuous Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Face Detection, Night Mode, RAW, PDAF, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth) | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, Sensor Shift OIS, Macro Video Recording, Apple ProRAW, ProRes Video Recording, stereo sound recording | 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, PDAF, Scene Mode, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Panorama, Continuous Shooting, Continuous Auto Focus, Face Detection, ACES, Photonic Engine, Dual-LED Dual-tone Flash | Dual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, Panorama, OIS, Continuous Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Face Detection, Night Mode, RAW, PDAF, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (depth) | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, Sensor Shift OIS, Macro Video Recording, Apple ProRAW, ProRes Video Recording, stereo sound recording | 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Auto Focus | HDR | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic Mode (4K@24/30fps), gyro-EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Auto Focus | HDR | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic Mode (4K@24/30fps), gyro-EIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 3687 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 18 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 3687 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 18 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
