iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 16 Plus, 29 grams1.02 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 16 Plus on Amazon (paid link) sheds weight while keeping the big-screen reach, making it easier to hold for long stretches. The chip feels genuinely faster, and the battery simply outlasts the 12 Pro Max (paid link) on heavy days. Buy the 16 Plus for endurance, or the 12 Pro Max for a deal.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 12 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 12 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.4 millimetres, 228 grams.
16 Plus, 12 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (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: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 12 Pro Max 228 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less6.33 inches, the same |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.40 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 228 grams, 29 grams more8.04 ounces, 1.02 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 92.9 cubic centimetres, 4.7 cubic centimetres less5.67 cubic inches, 0.29 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 | A18 | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 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. | 899 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Nov 2020 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 0.1 mm shorter, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) wider, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 29 g (1.02 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 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 taller is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 0.1 mm taller than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. They have nearly the same height.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g while the iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 228 g. The 29 g difference is noticeable.
Do the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 12 Pro Max have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.7 inch display. The screen dimensions are identical.
Which phone is easier to use one handed, the iPhone 16 Plus or the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Both phones are about the same size for one handed use. Neither phone is significantly easier to hold with one hand.
Do the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 12 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 12 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size alone?
No, the iPhone 16 Plus is not a size only upgrade over the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The fit is very similar.