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Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone 12 ($140) 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 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $129 |
| Weight | 164g | 208g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.5" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 164g (Apple published) | 208g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
- MagSafe accessories all still work
- Flat-sided design that Apple still uses
- 164g, light for a 6.1-inch phone
- Ceramic Shield front
- Battery is likely well degraded by now
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Nearing the end of iOS support
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. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 12 carries lighter at 164g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.