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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) 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 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $140 |
| Weight | 231g | 164g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | — |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 164g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
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.