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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

88/100
31 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): November 2020

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100

Expert Reviews | Jonathan Bray

... if you have the money and an Apple handset is absolutely the only phone you'll consider, then the iPhone 12 Pro Max is what you should get.

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100

T3 | Mat Gallagher

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is more than worthy of its flagship status. While this year's iPhone 12 Pro model is also a top model, the benefits of the larger screen, premium camera system and better battery life make the Pro Max an obvious choice for those that demand the best.

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100

What Hi-Fi?

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest and best iPhone ever made, but it is now only marginally better than the standard iPhone 12

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100

Stuff | Craig Grannell

There's no doubt the iPhone 12 Pro Max is a quality iPhone – on paper, the best Apple's ever made.

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100

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

If you can manage its sheer gargantuan size and cost, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is one hell of a superphone.

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100

Tom's Guide | Mark Spoonauer

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best iPhone money can buy, with an immersive 6.7-inch display, amazing cameras, 5G and the longest battery life.

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96

Pickr | Leigh Stark

...every feature you might want in a phone these days, right down to the added bonus of improved durability. Easily one of the best phones of 2020, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is a mobile that's easy to fall in love with. Highly recommended.

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96

ZDNet | Jason Cipriani

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best iPhone in 2020, but it's almost prohibitively big and expensive.

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92

Engadget | Chris Velazco

Ultimately, the allure of the iPhone 12 Pro Max just proved too hard to ignore: It is far and away Apple's best big iPhone, and well worth the splurge if you can handle its outsized dimensions.

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90

Gizmodo UK | Caitlin McGarry

Not only does the 12 Pro Max last longer than its little siblings in the iPhone 12 lineup, but it also is the top-performing phone of the four.

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90

The Verge | Nilay Patel

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the most iPhone you can buy.

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90

phoneArena | Daniel Petrov

... if you want the best camera hardware on an iPhone, you got to get the 12 Pro Max.

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90

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

If you want the biggest, longest-lasting and most optically advanced iPhone you can buy, then you'll want the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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90

TechRadar | Gareth Beavis

If you're looking for the best iPhone on the market, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is it: ...

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90

NDTV Gadgets | Roydon Cerejo

... it definitely offers the best iPhone experience you can get this year.

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90

Wired | Julian Chokkattu

But for lovers of big phones, and for those who absolutely must have the best camera-even if it's only a little bit better than the rest-the answer is the Max.

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90

SlashGear | Chris Davies

If you're willing to pay for, and carry, a phone that doesn't compromise to deliver the best camera, this is it.

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90

AVForums | David Phelan

This is a wonderful smartphone but, remember, size matters.

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89

NotebookCheck | Florian Schmitt

Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max is expensive, no doubt. However, it remains a superb device and great tool for professionals and ambitious hobbyists.

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85

India Today | Javed Anwer

Most people will be more than satisfied with the iPhone 12. Get the iPhone 12 Pro Max only if you desire absolute best irrespective of the price.

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84

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

It is massive in terms of both size and price, but there is no doubting that the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the most powerful iPhone out there.

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80

PC Mag | Sascha Segan

The iPhone 12 Pro Max, the largest model in Apple's iPhone 12 lineup, adds super-long battery life and a giant screen to the 12 Pro's excellent camera capabilities.

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80

The Economic Times | Aabhas Sharma

It is not just the best iPhone but also one of the best smartphones of 2020.

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80

Gadgets Now | Aabhas Sharma

It is the best iPhone of 2020 and one of the best smartphones money can buy

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80

The Indian Express | Nandagopal Rajan

iPhone 12 Pro Max is a great buy for those with professional workflows that involve a phone.

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80

Forbes | David Phelan

... if you like the idea of something so big it's like a tablet, but feels like a phone, if you want the best cameras Apple has made, and if you need great battery life and fast performance, then look no further.

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80

Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke

This year, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is my favourite smartphone in Apple's iPhone 12 lineup.

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80

Pocket-lint | Stuart Miles

... if you want big then this iPhone delivers without making the form-factor awkward to hold or use.

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80

Input | Raymond Wong

If you want to save some money, but still want the triple-lens camera and LiDAR sensor for Night portraits and faster autofocusing in low-light, just get the 12 Pro.

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80

Digital Trends | Andrew Martonik

This is the iPhone with amazing battery life and an exceptional camera experience, but it comes at the price of being too big for most people to manage.

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70

Neowin | Rich Woods

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is an absolutely delightful device, and I love it.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight: 226 g (7.97 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 6.7 inches diagonal
Resolution: 2778 x 1284 pixels
Screen Density: 457 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 87.8 %

Display Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)

Operating System
Runs

iOS

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU: Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM: 6GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 12 megapixels (wide) + 12 megapixels (ultrawide) + 12 megapixels (telephoto) with True Tone flash and LiDAR scanner
Secondary Camera: 12 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable Storage: Not Available

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 3969 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: Yes
Quick Charge: Quick Charge

SIM Standard
SIM standard

Dual SIM: Nano SIM + eSIM
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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes

Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

None

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