PHONE AiPhone 11 Pro Max
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iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro
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PHONE A
PHONE BiPhone 12 Pro
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iPhone 11 Pro Max has advantages in battery, while iPhone 12 Pro has advantages in design & dimensions.
Top Differences
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✓31 registry fields
What Changed
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A13 Bionic compared with A14 Bionic
20 hours compared with 17 hours
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minuteswith 18W adapter or higher 11 compared with Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
226 g compared with 189 g
64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB compared with 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Full Comparison
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✓31 registry fields
FieldiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
ZoomMarginal difference2 official sources2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 10x2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom rangeNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources6.5 in6.1 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2688-by-1242-pixel resolution at 458 ppi2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA13 BionicA14 BionicNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources20 hours17 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in around 30 minuteswith 18W adapter or higher 11Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources8065No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMinor difference2 official sources1211No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources226 g189 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources8.17.4No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources158146.7No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources77.871.5No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, USB-C to Lightning Cable, 18W USB-C Power Adapter, DocumentationiPhone with iOS 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
RatingMarginal difference2 official sourcesRated IP68 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20192020No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ListMarginal difference2 official sourcesFace ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorFace ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
CellularMarginal difference2 official sourcesLTE5G sub-6 GHz and mmWaveNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11ax Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro trade strengths: iPhone 11 Pro Max leads in Battery, while iPhone 12 Pro leads in Design.
- Choose iPhone 11 Pro Max if you prioritize battery.
- Choose iPhone 12 Pro if you prioritize design.
Category-by-category
Leads in battery.
Leads in design.
Comparable across performance.
Comparable across other.
Comparable across camera.
Comparable across cellular.
Comparable across connectivity.
Comparable across display.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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