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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro ($165) — 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $165 |
| Weight | 231g | 189g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 12MP triple + LiDAR |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | — |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 189g (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 Pro
- LiDAR helps low-light autofocus and portrait
- Stainless steel and glass feels expensive
- MagSafe
- Triple camera with telephoto
- 189g is heavy for 6.1 inches
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz, a year before ProMotion arrived
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the better value at $165. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.