iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 12 Pro Max, 12 grams0.42 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) feels slightly denser than the 12 Pro Max (paid link) while keeping nearly the same footprint. You gain a much smoother display and battery that lasts through heavy days, which is what actually matters in daily use. At these renewed prices, the 14 Pro Max is the better choice for most people.
Paid link.
Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 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: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.4 millimetres, 228 grams. iPhone 14 Pro Max: 160.7 by 77.6 by 7.85 millimetres, 240 grams.
12 Pro Max, 14 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches, 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches.Weight: 12 Pro Max 228 grams, 14 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces, 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 Pro Max | 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 160.7 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less6.33 inches, the same |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 77.6 millimetres, 0.5 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.85 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 228 grams8.04 ounces | 240 grams, 12 grams more8.47 ounces, 0.42 ounces more |
| Volume | 92.9 cubic centimetres5.67 cubic inches | 97.9 cubic centimetres, 5.0 cubic centimetres more5.97 cubic inches, 0.30 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 88 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 29 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 1,099 dollars, the same |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Sep 2022 |
| Status | Legacy | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 0.1 mm shorter, 0.5 mm (0.02 in) narrower, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 12 g (0.42 oz) heavier 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 14 Pro Max measures 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 16
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 16e
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Air
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 17
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 17e
- iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone Duo
Questions about these phones
How does the size of the iPhone 14 Pro Max compare to the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 0.5 mm narrower and 0.1 mm shorter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 12 grams more than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Do the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.7 inch display, so the screen size is identical.
Which phone is better for one-handed use, the iPhone 12 Pro Max or iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max are rated the same for one-handed ease.
Which phone fits better in a pocket, the iPhone 12 Pro Max or iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is considered more pocketable than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone 14 Pro Max worth it for size?
Upgrading for size alone is not worth it since the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max have nearly the same footprint but different weights.