iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches wider and 39 grams1.38 ounces heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) does not offer a faster chip, but its extra screen real estate and battery life are tangible benefits if you can manage the extra bulk. For most, the standard Pro (paid link) offers the better balance, especially when buying renewed at this price point. Pick the Max only if endurance outweighs one-handed comfort.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 12 Pro
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 12 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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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: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams. iPhone 12 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.4 millimetres, 228 grams.
12 Pro, 12 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 12 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 146.7 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro 5.78 inches, 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro 2.81 inches, 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro 0.29 inches, 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 Pro 189 grams, 12 Pro Max 228 grams.Weight: 12 Pro 6.67 ounces, 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 Pro | 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.56 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.26 inches more |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same |
| Weight | 189 grams6.67 ounces | 228 grams, 39 grams more8.04 ounces, 1.38 ounces more |
| Volume | 77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches | 92.9 cubic centimetres, 15.3 cubic centimetres more5.67 cubic inches, 0.93 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1284 × 2778 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| 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. | 17 hrs | 20 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. | 999 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 14.1 mm (0.56 in) taller, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) wider and 39 g (1.38 oz) heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 12 Pro Max than the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 14.1 mm taller and 6.6 mm wider than the iPhone 12 Pro. Both phones share the same 7.4 mm depth.
Is the iPhone 12 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro?
Yes, the iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 228 g while the iPhone 12 Pro weighs 189 g. This 39 g difference is noticeable in daily use.
What is the screen size difference between these two phones?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display compared to the 6.1 inch display on the iPhone 12 Pro. The larger screen adds more viewing area for media and apps.
Which phone is better for small hands or one-handed use?
The iPhone 12 Pro is better for small hands and easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Its smaller width and height make it more manageable for average adult hands.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 12 Pro is rated as more pocketable overall. Neither phone fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 12 Pro Max for size alone?
Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on your preference for larger screens and battery life. The iPhone 12 Pro Max offers a bigger display and longer video playback time.