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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) vs Apple iPhone 12 ($140) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 | $140 |
| Weight | 227g | 164g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 227g (Apple published) | 164g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4K 120fps ProRes video
- 5x tetraprism telephoto
- 6.9-inch 120Hz display
- A18 Pro has years of headroom
- 227g is a lot of phone to carry
- Large enough to be awkward one-handed
- Commands the highest used price of the 16 line
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 12 is the better value at $140. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.