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Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro ($165) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max ($250) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $250 |
| Weight | 189g | 228g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.7" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP triple + LiDAR | 12MP triple + LiDAR, sensor-shift |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 189g (Apple published) | 228g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
- LiDAR helps low-light autofocus and portrait
- Stainless steel and glass feels expensive
- MagSafe
- Triple camera with telephoto
- 189g is heavy for 6.1 inches
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz, a year before ProMotion arrived
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 12 Pro is the better value at $165. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.