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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.3 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,336,383
- against 557,056
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,687 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 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 | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.1 |
| 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 Best value | 557,056 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,045 Best value | 1,117 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,750 Best value | 3,274 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz Firestorm cores and four 1.8 GHz Icestorm cores. | Octa-core: 1×2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Blue, Black | Silver, Pulse, Ice |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 9.8 mm |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 160.8 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 220 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.4 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9.8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,687 mAh | 4,500 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 | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.65″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,284 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,778 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 458 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 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 | Gorilla Glass, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, LED Notifications, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 BC1, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, 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, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | 318 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro Max | nubia RedMagic 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2411, A2342, A2410, A2412, iPhone13,4 | — |
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