iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 12 Pro is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 39 grams1.38 ounces lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) offers a bigger screen and lasts longer between charges, but the iPhone 12 Pro (paid link) fits in the hand with far less effort. Both share the same processor and software support, so the decision rests on whether you value endurance or portability. At similar renewed prices, pick the Pro for comfort or the Max for battery.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 12 Pro

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 12 Pro Max
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iPhone 12 Pro
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 12 Pro Max
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iPhone 12 Pro
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HeightWidthDepthWeight12 Pro Max160.8 millimetres6.33 inches78.1 millimetres3.07 inches7.40 millimetres0.29 inches228 grams8.04 ounces12 Pro146.7 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 same189 grams, 39 grams less6.67 ounces, 1.38 ounces less

Height: 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 12 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 12 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres, 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches, 12 Pro 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 Pro Max 228 grams, 12 Pro 189 grams.Weight: 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces, 12 Pro 6.67 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Specification	12 Pro Max	12 Pro

Height	160.8 millimetres6.33 inches	146.7 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less
Width	78.1 millimetres3.07 inches	71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth	7.40 millimetres0.29 inches	7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same
Weight	228 grams8.04 ounces	189 grams, 39 grams less6.67 ounces, 1.38 ounces less
Volume	92.9 cubic centimetres5.67 cubic inches	77.6 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 percent	86 percent, 1 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.7 inches	6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution	1284 × 2778	1170 × 2532
Pixel density	458 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more
Cutout	Notch	Notch

Rear main	48MP	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	—	—
Rear telephoto	—	—
Front camera	12MP	12MP

Chip	A14 Bionic	A14 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	20 hrs	17 hrs

Port	Lightning	Lightning
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	128 – 512 GB	128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,099 dollars	999 dollars, 100 dollars less

Released	Nov 2020	Oct 2020
Status	Legacy	Legacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 12 Pro is 14.1 mm (0.56 in) shorter, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) narrower and 39 g (1.38 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 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 189 g (6.67 oz).

Questions about these phones

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

The iPhone 12 Pro is 14.1 mm shorter and 6.6 mm narrower than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

What is the screen size difference between these models?

The iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.1 inch display and the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

The iPhone 12 Pro is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Which model is more pocketable?

The iPhone 12 Pro is more pocketable than the iPhone 12 Pro Max according to measured pocket sizes.

Is the weight difference between these phones noticeable?

The iPhone 12 Pro is 39 g lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the weight difference is noticeable.

Is upgrading for size alone worth it?

Whether a size only upgrade from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 12 Pro Max is worth it depends on your preference.

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