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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Plus ($440) 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 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $440 | $250 |
| Weight | 199g | 228g |
| Chip | A18 | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 60Hz | 6.7" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 12MP triple + LiDAR, sensor-shift |
| Battery | 4,674mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 199g (Apple published) | 228g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Biggest battery of any iPhone 16 that year
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Large 6.7-inch display for the money
- 199g is heavy for a non-Pro
- 60Hz display
- No telephoto lens
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 16 Plus carries lighter at 199g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.