iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, 12 grams0.42 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) delivers much longer battery life and a smoother display you feel daily. The iPhone 12 Pro Max (paid link) still supports the latest software and costs less renewed, but the endurance gap is hard to ignore. Choose the 14 Pro Max if you need all-day power; otherwise the 12 Pro Max saves you money without sacrificing current software.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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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 14 Pro Max: 160.7 by 77.6 by 7.85 millimetres, 240 grams. iPhone 12 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.4 millimetres, 228 grams.
14 Pro Max, 12 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 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)
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Height: 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches, 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches.Weight: 14 Pro Max 240 grams, 12 Pro Max 228 grams.Weight: 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 Pro Max | 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.7 millimetres6.33 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more6.33 inches, the same |
| Width | 77.6 millimetres3.06 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 0.5 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.85 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.40 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 240 grams8.47 ounces | 228 grams, 12 grams less8.04 ounces, 0.42 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.9 cubic centimetres5.97 cubic inches | 92.9 cubic centimetres, 5.0 cubic centimetres less5.67 cubic inches, 0.30 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1284 × 2778 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 29 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 1,099 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Nov 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 0.1 mm taller, 0.5 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 12 g (0.42 oz) lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. 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). 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 14 Pro Max than 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. Overall dimensions are nearly identical between them.
Which phone is heavier between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240 g while the iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 228 g. The difference is 12 g with the iPhone 14 Pro Max being heavier.
Do the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.7-inch display. The screen size is identical between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Is one phone easier to use one-handed than the other?
Both devices are similar in size and weight for average adult hands. Using either the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the iPhone 12 Pro Max one-handed feels about the same.
Does the iPhone 14 Pro Max fit in a men's jeans pocket?
Yes, the iPhone 14 Pro Max fits in a typical men's jeans pocket as does the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is slightly lighter which may make the device more comfortable in a pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone 14 Pro Max worth it for size?
No, the dimensions are nearly the same with the iPhone 14 Pro Max only being slightly smaller and heavier. There is no significant size advantage in moving from the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone 14 Pro Max.