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Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Plus ($374) 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 15 Plus | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $374 | $250 |
| Weight | 201g | 228g |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 60Hz | 6.7" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island | 12MP triple + LiDAR, sensor-shift |
| Battery | 4,383mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 201g (Apple published) | 228g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Large battery, easily a full day and a half
- USB-C
- 48MP main camera
- 201g
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
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 Max is the better value at $250. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 15 Plus carries lighter at 201g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.