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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) vs Apple iPhone 12 mini ($129) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 | $129 |
| Weight | 221g | 135g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion | 5.4" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,441mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 221g (Apple published) | 135g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 5x tetraprism telephoto, exclusive to this model that year
- Titanium frame
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- Large battery
- 221g
- Only the Max got the 5x that generation
- Large in a front pocket
Apple iPhone 12 mini
- 135g, lighter than any iPhone since
- Genuinely one-hand usable
- Full flagship chip in the smallest body
- MagSafe
- Battery life was mediocre new and is worse now
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Small keyboard and video
Apple iPhone 12 mini is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.