Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Realme 12 Pro
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Realme 12 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.3 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,336,383
- against 574,000
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 2.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 950 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 458 ppi
- against 394 ppi
Realme 12 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,687 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,336,383 Best value | 574,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,045 Best value | 943 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,750 Best value | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz Firestorm cores and four 1.8 GHz Icestorm cores. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Blue, Black | Blue, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 160.8 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.4 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,687 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 950 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,284 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,778 px Best value | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi Best value | 394 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 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 GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| 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 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Mass Storage, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | 900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2411, A2342, A2410, A2412, iPhone13,4 | RMX3842 |
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