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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 12

Quick answer

The iPhone 12 is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 64 grams2.26 ounces lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) gives you a longer day, but the iPhone 12 (paid link) slips easier in a pocket and one hand. Since the chips are identical, pick the one that feels right in your hand today. Both are available renewed now, so you get the choice based on price and feel.

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Easier one-handediPhone 12

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight12 Pro Max160.8 millimetres6.33 inches78.1 millimetres3.07 inches7.40 millimetres0.29 inches228 grams8.04 ounces12146.7 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same164 grams, 64 grams less5.78 ounces, 2.26 ounces less

Height: 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 12 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 12 5.78 inches.Width: 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 12 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 12 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres, 12 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches, 12 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 Pro Max 228 grams, 12 164 grams.Weight: 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces, 12 5.78 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12. Differences are given against iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Specification12 Pro Max12
Height160.8 millimetres6.33 inches146.7 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less
Width78.1 millimetres3.07 inches71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth7.40 millimetres0.29 inches7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same
Weight228 grams8.04 ounces164 grams, 64 grams less5.78 ounces, 2.26 ounces less
Volume92.9 cubic centimetres5.67 cubic inches77.6 cubic centimetres, 15.3 cubic centimetres less4.74 cubic inches, 0.93 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.87 percent86 percent, 1 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution1284 × 27781170 × 2532
Pixel density458 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more
CutoutNotchNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA14 BionicA14 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.20 hrs17 hrs
PortLightningLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.05G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,099 dollars799 dollars, 300 dollars less
ReleasedNov 2020Oct 2020
StatusLegacyLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 12 is 14.1 mm (0.56 in) shorter, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) narrower and 64 g (2.26 oz) lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.40 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 228 g (8.04 oz). The iPhone 12 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 164 g (5.78 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How much bigger is the iPhone 12 Pro Max than the iPhone 12?

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 14.1 mm taller and 6.6 mm wider than the iPhone 12. Both phones share the same 7.4 mm depth.

Is the iPhone 12 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 12?

Yes, the iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 228 g while the iPhone 12 weighs 164 g. This 64 g difference is noticeable in the hand.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12?

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display compared to the 6.1 inch display on the iPhone 12.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

The iPhone 12 is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. It is better suited for smaller hands as well.

Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 12 is considered more pocketable than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 12 Pro Max worth it for size alone?

Whether upgrading is worth it depends on whether you prefer a larger screen and battery. The size difference alone may not justify the change for everyone.