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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Black Shark BlackShark 3 Pro
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Black Shark BlackShark 3 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Black Shark.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.3 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,336,383
- against 743,500
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 500 nits
Black Shark BlackShark 3 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,687 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,336,383 Best value | 743,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,045 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,750 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz Firestorm cores and four 1.8 GHz Icestorm cores. | 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Blue, Black | Black, Blue, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 10.1 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Body Height | 160.8 mm | 177.8 mm |
| Weight | 228 g Best value | 253 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.4 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,687 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 7.1″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,284 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,778 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi | 484 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 270 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 100,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless | HDR10+, DCI-P3, MEMC, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, LiDAR Scanner | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, ANT+, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Mass Storage, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, ANT+, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | BlackShark 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2411, A2342, A2410, A2412, iPhone13,4 | — |
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