Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has better resolution of 2796 x 1290 than Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) which has resolution of 2778 x 1284. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 148900 | Rs. 104839 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is Rs. 148900. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) is Rs. 104839.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) has only 458 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v17 and the second one on v14.0 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | October 13, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 159.9 x 8.25 mm | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), ProMotion technology | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79) 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Titanium Frame, Action Button , Ray Tracing, New 16‑core Neural Engine, Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.78 (Main) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP 120 mm, tetraprism design f/2.8 (5x Telephoto) with autofocus | 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP f/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP f/2.2 (Telephoto) with autofocus |
| Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner, panorama, Photographic Styles ,Macro photography Apple ProRAW Wide color capture for photos and ,Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide) ,Advanced red-eye correction ,Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor): 48 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture,, 10x optical zoom range | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) with Retina Flash | 12 MP f/2.2 with Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | iOS v14.0 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A17 Pro | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x performance Cores@ 3.78GHz & 4 efficiency cores | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Apple Pro Class 6-Core GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4441 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | 80 hours |