Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Buyer's Guide

Name: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Brand: Apple
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iPhone 12 Pro Max

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Release Date: November 2020

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The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the highest-end model in Apple’s 2020 iPhone lineup. It was officially unveiled during Apple’s October virtual launch event, showing off a brand-new design with a flat, stainless steel frame and all new Pacific Blue color option. The size of the screen was increased, outfitted with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display. Inside, the 12 Pro Max is powered by Apple’s A14 chip and 6GB of RAM, a first for the iPhone. Unlike the smaller iPhone 12 Pro, the 12 Pro Max primary camera features a larger image sensor with built-in stabilization. When coupled with the LiDAR scanner for improved autofocus in lower lighting conditions, the iPhone 12 Pro Max delivers superior lowlight photos, enabling Night Mode in all four cameras (even portraits). With 5G, Dolby Vision HDR capture, improved water resistance, 15W MagSafe magnetic charging, and more, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is simply the best fourteenth generation iPhone you can buy — hands down.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Price

Starting price:

$253

Average price:

$412

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Specs

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The iPhone 12 Pro Max is one of the largest devices in Apple’s long product line, so having a great display is essential. That’s why the iPhone 12 Pro Max features a high-resolution (1284 x 2778 pixels) Super Retina OLED Display for an optimal viewing experience. It also offers True Tone, MagSafe wireless charging, excellent battery capacity (3,687mAh), and a great range of internal storage options (128GB, 256GB, 512GB). The iPhone 12 Pro Max’s camera system is also the best in its class.

Size and Weight

Width

78 mm 3.1 inches

Height

161 mm 6.3 inches

Depth

7 mm 0.3 inches

Weight

226 g 8.0 ounces

The iPhone 12 Pro Max’s most notable feature is its massive size. With a height of 6.33 inches, a width of 3.07 inches, and a thickness of 0.29 inches, this device is one of the largest iPhones ever produced. It weighs 8.04 oz, nearly double that of the iPhone 12 mini.

Screen and Display

Resolution

1284x2778

Screen Size

170 mm 6.7 inches

Pixels Per Inch

457 ppi

The iPhone 12 Pro Max’s Super Retina XDR OLED display measures 6.7 inches. This large display is able to support all of the same features as the base model iPhone 12, including HDR, Dolby Vision, and True Tone. This device also offers excellent resolution (1284 x 2778 pixels), pixel density (458 PPI), and brightness, with an average brightness of 800 nits and a maximum of 1200 nits.

Cameras

Primary

12.2 MP

Resolution

4032x3024

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a powerful, well-rounded camera system. It features three rear camera lenses, including a 12MP Wide (f/1.6-aperture lens), 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.4-aperture lens), and 12MP telephoto lens (f/2.2-aperture lens), all of which work together to ensure beautiful photography in all conditions. It also includes, for the first time, a LiDAR depth sensor for stabilization, as well as a great 12MP front-facing camera. The iPhone 12 Pro Max offers all the same software as the base-model iPhone 12 as well, including Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Photo Mode, and more.

Battery and Charging

Capacity

3687 mAh

Longevity

13 hours

USB

Lightning

Qi, MagSafe

On account of its large size, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is able to support a massive 3687mAh battery. Battery expectations for this device include up to 20 hours of video playback and up to 80 hours of audio playback. The iPhone 12 Pro Max supports both 15W MagSafe wireless charging and 22W Fast-Charging capabilities, charging the device to 50% in just 30 minutes.

More Specs

Processor / Chipset

CPU

Apple A14 Bionic APL1001 / APL1W01

Memory / Storage

RAM

6.00 GB

Storage Options

iPhone 12 Pro Max Storage

Choose from 3 storage options:

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The iPhone 12 Pro Max offers three internal storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512 GB. Because the iPhone 12 Pro Max is significantly larger than the flagship iPhone 12, it is able to support twice as much storage.

Storage Popularity

Which iPhone 12 Pro Max storage are most people buying?

59% of buyers chose 128 GB
33% of buyers chose 256 GB
8% of buyers chose 512 GB

iPhone 12 Pro Max Colors

Available in 4 colors:

Swappasaurus says...

The iPhone 12 Pro Max’s color line is short but offers some unique options to choose from. Its four options include Gold, Pacific Blue, Silver, and Graphite. This version of the iPhone 12 offers fewer color alternatives than the base model or the iPhone 12 mini but shares its palette with the iPhone 12 Pro.

Color Popularity

What color iPhone 12 Pro Max are most people buying?

39% of buyers chose color Pacific Blue
38% of buyers chose color Graphite
14% of buyers chose color Gold
9% of buyers chose color Silver

Popular Classic

Gold

Gold is a popular iPhone 12 Pro Max color preference, a classic available on the previous generation iPhone 11 Pro Max, and others in the iPhone family.

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Graphite

Graphite is a popular iPhone 12 Pro Max color preference, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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Pacific Blue

Pacific Blue is the most popular iPhone 12 Pro Max color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 11 Pro Max.

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Old Favorite Classic

Silver

Silver is a unique iPhone 12 Pro Max color choice, a classic available on the previous generation iPhone 11 Pro Max, and others in the iPhone family.

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