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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 458 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 7.9 mm
ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 3,687 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,336,383 | 882,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,045 Best value | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,750 Best value | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz Firestorm cores and four 1.8 GHz Icestorm cores. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 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 | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Blue, Black | Black, Pink, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 160.8 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.4 % Best value | 87.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,687 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 55 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,284 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,778 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| 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 Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Mass Storage, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, DTS, DTS:X |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | Axon 30 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2411, A2342, A2410, A2412, iPhone13,4 | A2022 |
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