Here’s a full breakdown of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple’s premium flagship from 2020 that brought major upgrades in design, performance, and camera tech:
📱 iPhone 12 Pro Max Overview
- Release Date: November 13, 2020
- Operating System: iOS 14 (upgradable to iOS 17+)
- Build: Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame
- Water Resistance: IP68 (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
🔍 Display
- Type: Super Retina XDR OLED
- Size: 6.7 inches
- Resolution: 2778 × 1284 pixels at 458 ppi
- Brightness: 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (HDR)
- Features: HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch
⚙️ Performance
- Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
- RAM: 6 GB
- Storage Options: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (no microSD slot)
- Battery: 3687 mAh with fast charging (20W) and MagSafe wireless charging (15W)
📸 Camera System
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Rear Cameras: Triple 12 MP setup + LiDAR Scanner
- Ultra Wide (f/2.4)
- Wide (f/1.6)
- Telephoto (f/2.2, 2.5x optical zoom)
- Front Camera: 12 MP (f/2.2)
- Video Recording: Up to 4K at 60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR recording
📡 Connectivity & Features
- SIM: Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM)
- 5G Support: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- Face ID: Enabled via TrueDepth camera
- MagSafe: Magnetic accessories and wireless charging
- Apple Pay: Supported
This model was a big leap in camera quality and durability, especially with the LiDAR scanner for better depth sensing and low-light photography. If you're curious how it compares to newer iPhones or want help choosing between models, I’ve got you covered.
Sources: GSMArena, Apple Support, NanoReview