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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max ($250) vs Apple iPhone XS Max ($129) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $129 |
| Weight | 228g | 208g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 60Hz OLED | 6.5" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP triple + LiDAR, sensor-shift | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 228g (Apple published) | 208g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Sensor-shift stabilisation, exclusive to this model that year
- Largest sensor of the 12 line
- Big battery
- LiDAR
- 228g
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz
Apple iPhone XS Max
- Large OLED display for very little money
- Better battery than the XS
- Dual camera with telephoto
- 208g
- Lightning
- Ageing support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone XS Max is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.