Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Our verdict: If screen real estate matters, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max wins at 6.7". You'll barely notice the Apple iPhone 12 Pro in your pocket at 189g. If contracts aren't your thing, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro at £189.00 SIM-free is the cheaper buy.

Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1170 x 2532 1284 x 2778
Pixels Per Inch
457 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Apple A14 Bionic
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
iOS 14.1 iOS14
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm
Weight
189 grams 228 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
SIM-free
£189.00 £219.99
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Apple iPhone 12 Pro Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1170 x 2532 1284 x 2778
Pixels Per Inch 457 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Apple A14 Bionic
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS iOS 14.1 iOS14
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm
Weight 189 grams 228 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
SIM-free £189.00 £219.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 12 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £189.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max use?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm), while the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max uses the Apple A14 Bionic.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the more portable of the two — it's 39g lighter at 189 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max run?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro runs iOS 14.1 and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max runs iOS14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.