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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) 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 17 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $250 |
| Weight | 177g | 228g |
| Chip | A19 | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.7" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 12MP triple + LiDAR, sensor-shift |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | — |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 228g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera 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 17 carries lighter at 177g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.