Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Specs
General
| Device Type | Apple Iphone |
| Model | A2411, A2342, A2410, A2412 |
| Announced | 13 October, 2020 |
| Released | 23 October, 2020 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Water Resistant | Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter), IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 228 g |
| Protection | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
Display
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 px (FHD+) |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 16M colors |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 457 ppi |
| Touch Screen | 3D Touch Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Features | HDR10, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak), Dolby Vision, Wide color gamut, True-tone |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. |
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm |
| Image | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Camera Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Video (4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.) |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Hardware
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | IOS 14 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Apple A14 Bionic |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Hexa Core (3.1 GHz, Dual core, Firestorm + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Icestorm) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Apple GPU (four-core graphics) |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 6 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 64/256/512GB Built-in |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Face ID, Gyro, Proximity |
Network
| SIM TYPE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| SIM Technology | Dual Sim, Dual Standby |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network |
LTE |
| 5G Network | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | YES |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Jack | Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes + A-GPS support, & GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G LTE-A, 5G capable, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps) |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Features
| Messaging | iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 3687 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | up to 20 hrs |
| Music Play | up to 80 hrs |
| Extra |
Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 Qi fast wireless charging 15W |
Introduction:
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the flagship model of the iPhone 12 series, released in November 2020. It stands out with its larger display, enhanced camera system, and extended battery life compared to the other models in the lineup. Designed for users who demand the best in performance, photography, and multimedia experience, the iPhone 12 Pro Max offers a premium package. This review covers the key aspects of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, including its design, display, performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and software, along with a detailed list of pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (2778 x 1284 pixels, 458 ppi)
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
- RAM: 6 GB
- Storage Options: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Rear Cameras: Triple 12 MP system (wide f/1.6, ultra-wide f/2.4, telephoto f/2.2) with LiDAR scanner and 4K Dolby Vision HDR video recording
- Front Camera: 12 MP TrueDepth camera (f/2.2)
- Battery: 3,687 mAh
- Water and Dust Resistance: IP68 rating (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
- Operating System: Originally iOS 14, upgradable to the latest iOS versions
- Audio: Stereo speakers, Lightning port (no headphone jack)
- Dimensions: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm
- Weight: 228 grams
Design and Build Quality
Aesthetics:
- Premium Materials: The iPhone 12 Pro Max, like the iPhone 12 Pro, features a stainless steel frame, which gives it a premium look and feel. The back is made of matte glass, which is both aesthetically pleasing and resistant to fingerprints.
- Flat-Edge Design: The flat-edge design, reminiscent of older iPhone models, is modernized with a sleek and robust build. It combines both style and function, ensuring a comfortable grip despite the large size.
- Color Options: The iPhone 12 Pro Max is available in sophisticated colors:
- Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue
Durability:
- Ceramic Shield: The front of the device is protected by Ceramic Shield, offering four times better drop performance compared to previous models.
- IP68 Rating: The iPhone 12 Pro Max is water-resistant up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, providing excellent protection against water and dust.
- Stainless Steel Frame: The stainless steel frame not only adds to the phone’s durability but also enhances its luxurious finish.
Ergonomics:
- Larger Size: At 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm and 228 grams, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the largest and heaviest iPhone in the 12 series. While the size offers a more immersive experience, it may be cumbersome for one-handed use and could feel bulky in smaller hands.
- Face ID: The TrueDepth camera system enables fast and secure Face ID authentication, which works reliably in various lighting conditions.
Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max’s design and build quality are impeccable, combining luxury with durability. However, its large size and weight may not be ideal for everyone.
Display
Specifications:
- Size: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED Display
- Resolution: 2778 x 1284 pixels (458 ppi)
- Panel Type: OLED
- Color Gamut: Wide color (P3)
- True Tone: Adjusts display color temperature based on ambient lighting
- HDR Support: Supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
- Brightness: Up to 800 nits typical, 1200 nits peak (HDR content)
Performance:
- Visual Excellence: The iPhone 12 Pro Max’s display is among the best available, with sharp resolution, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast. The larger screen size enhances the viewing experience, making it ideal for media consumption, gaming, and professional work.
- HDR Content: The Super Retina XDR display excels at displaying HDR content, offering enhanced contrast and more vivid colors for a truly immersive experience.
- True Tone and Color Accuracy: True Tone technology adjusts the display’s color temperature based on ambient lighting, making it more comfortable to view in various environments. The display’s color accuracy is outstanding, making it suitable for professional photo and video editing.
- Outdoor Visibility: With a peak brightness of 1200 nits for HDR content, the display remains easily viewable even in bright outdoor conditions.
In summary, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max’s display offers an exceptional visual experience, with stunning clarity, color accuracy, and brightness, making it a standout feature of the device.
Performance
Hardware:
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic chip with six cores (two high-performance and four energy-efficient)
- RAM: 6 GB
Performance Evaluation:
- Speed and Power: The A14 Bionic chip, combined with 6 GB of RAM, delivers outstanding performance, handling everything from gaming to multitasking and demanding applications with ease. It is one of the fastest and most efficient chips available in a smartphone.
- Gaming: The iPhone 12 Pro Max’s GPU performance is exceptional, ensuring smooth gameplay even with the most graphics-intensive titles. The large OLED display further enhances the gaming experience with vivid visuals and smooth motion.
- AI and Machine Learning: The A14’s Neural Engine enhances machine learning tasks, improving photography, augmented reality experiences, and overall system efficiency.
- Battery Optimization: The efficiency cores in the A14 help optimize battery life, managing less demanding tasks without sacrificing performance.
Benchmark Scores:
- Geekbench 5: The iPhone 12 Pro Max scores around 1,600 (single-core) and 4,000 (multi-core), making it one of the most powerful smartphones at the time of its release.
Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers top-tier performance, making it suitable for power users, professionals, and gamers who demand the best from their device.
Camera
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max features the most advanced camera system in the iPhone 12 series, offering superior photography and videography capabilities.
Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 12 MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.6 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- Ultra-Wide Lens: 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a 120° field of view
- Telephoto Lens: 12 MP telephoto lens with an f/2.2 aperture, 2.5x optical zoom, and OIS
- LiDAR Scanner: The LiDAR scanner improves autofocus in low-light conditions and enables advanced augmented reality experiences.
- Night Mode: Available on all three lenses, Night Mode significantly improves low-light photography.
- Smart HDR 3: Enhances photos by adjusting contrast, color, and lighting in real-time for more balanced images.
- Deep Fusion: Improves detail and texture in photos taken in medium to low light conditions using advanced machine learning.
Front Camera:
- Resolution: 12 MP TrueDepth camera
- Aperture: f/2.2
- Features: Portrait Mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Animoji, Memoji, 4K video recording at 60 fps, Night Mode, and Deep Fusion
Camera Performance:
- Daylight Photography: The iPhone 12 Pro Max captures stunning images with great color accuracy, sharpness, and dynamic range. The Smart HDR 3 feature ensures well-balanced photos even in challenging lighting conditions.
- Low-Light Photography: Night Mode on all three rear cameras and the front camera allows the iPhone 12 Pro Max to capture bright and detailed images in low-light conditions. The LiDAR scanner further enhances low-light performance by improving autofocus speed and accuracy.
- Telephoto Lens: The 2.5x optical zoom on the telephoto lens offers more versatility in framing shots, providing greater detail and quality compared to digital zoom.
- Portrait Mode: The Portrait Mode is enhanced with the LiDAR scanner, providing better edge detection and more realistic bokeh effects.
Video Recording:
- 4K Video at 60 fps: The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is capable of recording high-quality 4K videos at 60 frames per second, with excellent color accuracy and dynamic range.
- Dolby Vision HDR: Supports Dolby Vision HDR recording, offering cinema-grade video quality with enhanced contrast and vivid colors.
- ProRAW: Introduces Apple ProRAW, allowing for more flexibility in post-processing by capturing RAW images with the benefits of computational photography.
- Audio Quality: The iPhone 12 Pro Max records clear and crisp audio, making it suitable for professional-grade video production.
Limitations:
- Size and Handling: The large size of the iPhone 12 Pro Max can make it a bit unwieldy for some users, especially when trying to capture photos or videos with one hand.
In conclusion, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max’s camera system is exceptional, offering unparalleled versatility and quality for both photography and videography, making it a top choice for professionals and enthusiasts.
Battery Life
Specifications:
- Battery Capacity: 3,687 mAh
- Charging Options: 20W fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging (15W), Qi wireless charging (7.5W)
- Battery Life: Up to 20 hours of talk time, 80 hours of audio playback, and 12 hours of internet usage
Performance:
- All-Day Battery Life: The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers impressive battery life, easily lasting a full day of heavy usage, including gaming, streaming, and multitasking.
- Power Efficiency: The A14 Bionic chip’s energy-efficient cores help extend battery life without compromising performance, making it one of the best in the series for longevity.
- Charging Speed: The 20W fast charging can charge the device to 50% in around 30 minutes. MagSafe wireless charging is also convenient, though slower than wired charging.
- Battery Longevity: As with all lithium-ion batteries, the battery will degrade over time. Apple’s iOS includes a Battery Health feature to monitor and manage battery condition.
Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max’s battery life is excellent, providing all-day usage even for power users, with the added convenience of fast and wireless charging.
Software
Operating System:
- Original OS: iOS 14
- Upgradability: Continuously supported with updates to the latest iOS versions
User Experience:
- iOS Ecosystem: The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max benefits from seamless integration within Apple’s iOS ecosystem, offering a smooth and user-friendly experience with features like Continuity, Handoff, and AirDrop.
- Performance Over Time: The A14 Bionic chip ensures that the iPhone 12 Pro Max continues to perform well even with new iOS updates.
- App Compatibility: The device remains compatible with the vast majority of apps on the App Store, with new features and apps being supported as iOS evolves.
Software Features:
- Face ID: Fast and secure facial recognition for unlocking the phone and authorizing payments.
- Animoji and Memoji: The TrueDepth camera enables animated emojis and personalized avatars that mimic the user’s facial expressions.
- Augmented Reality: ARKit provides immersive augmented reality experiences, leveraging the A14 Bionic chip’s capabilities.
- ProRAW: A new feature that allows for more advanced photo editing by combining RAW image data with Apple’s computational photography.
- Apple Services: Access to Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Music, and other services enhances the device’s utility.
Future-Proofing:
- Software Support: The iPhone 12 Pro Max will continue to receive iOS updates for several years, ensuring it remains functional and secure.
In summary, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers a robust software experience, with all the benefits of Apple’s ecosystem and a user-friendly interface, making it an excellent choice for most users.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Premium Design: The stainless steel frame and matte glass back give the iPhone 12 Pro Max a luxurious and durable build.
- Superb Display: The 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display is sharp, vibrant, and supports HDR content.
- Outstanding Performance: The A14 Bionic chip ensures top-tier performance, handling everything from gaming to multitasking with ease.
- Advanced Camera System: The triple-camera system with LiDAR delivers excellent photos and videos, with advanced features like Night Mode and Dolby Vision HDR.
- 5G Connectivity: Supports 5G networks, future-proofing the device for faster mobile internet speeds.
- MagSafe and Wireless Charging: MagSafe adds convenience and opens up possibilities for new accessories.
- Exceptional Battery Life: The iPhone 12 Pro Max offers excellent battery life, making it ideal for power users.
- Software Updates: The iPhone 12 Pro Max will receive iOS updates for several years, ensuring long-term support and security.
Cons:
- High Price: The iPhone 12 Pro Max is an expensive device, especially with higher storage options.
- Large Size: The large size and weight can be cumbersome for one-handed use and may not be comfortable for all users.
- No Included Charger: Apple no longer includes a charger in the box, so users will need to purchase one separately if they don’t already have a compatible charger.
- No Headphone Jack: Like other recent iPhones, the iPhone 12 Pro Max lacks a headphone jack, requiring wireless or Lightning-compatible headphones.
- Limited Optical Zoom: While better than the iPhone 12 Pro, the optical zoom still lags behind some competitors with more powerful zoom capabilities.
Conclusion
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is a powerhouse smartphone that combines cutting-edge technology with a luxurious design and robust software experience. It offers a powerful performance thanks to the A14 Bionic chip, a stunning Super Retina XDR display, and an advanced triple-camera system with LiDAR. The introduction of 5G connectivity and MagSafe further enhances its appeal, making it a future-proof device.
However, the high price, large size, and absence of an included charger may be drawbacks for some users. Additionally, while the optical zoom is good, it could be more powerful, especially when compared to some competitors.
In summary, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is an excellent choice for those looking for a high-performing, stylish, and durable smartphone that offers a top-notch display, solid camera capabilities, and the benefits of Apple’s ecosystem. It is particularly appealing to users who want the best of the best and are willing to pay a premium for it.
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