The iPhone 12 Pro Max offers super-fast 5G and the A14 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone. With the Pro camera system, you can experience incredible low-light photography and a larger Super Retina XDR display. The iPhone 12 Pro Max allows you to upload large files on the go and stream HDR videos. It features a 6.7" Super Retina XDR display and Ceramic Shield with four times better drop resistance. Enjoy stunning low-light photography with the best Pro camera system on an iPhone and a 5x optical zoom range. The cinematic Dolby Vision video recording, editing, and playback, along with Night mode portraits and next-level AR experiences with the LiDAR scanner, complete the experience. The powerful A14 Bionic chip and the new MagSafe accessories enable easy docking and faster wireless charging.
The display has rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the display has a diagonal of 6.68" (16.95 cm). The actual visible display area is smaller.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is protected against water and dust and has been tested under controlled laboratory conditions. It is classified under IEC standard 60529 as IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). The water and dust protection is not permanent and may diminish over time as a result of normal wear and tear. A wet iPhone should not be charged. The user manual contains instructions for cleaning and drying. The warranty does not cover damage caused by liquids.
Memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 512 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.70" |
Image resolution | 2778 x 1284 pixels |
Operating system | iOS |
Capacity | 3687 mAh |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Item number | 14008804 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MGDL3ZD/A |
Release date | 13.11.2020 |
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Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Pacific Blue |
Case material | Glass |
Material | Glass, Stainless steel |
Model range | iPhone 12 |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
SAR value | 0.98 W/kg |
Operating system | iOS |
Operating System Version | iOS 14 |
Display size (inches) | 6.70" |
Screen technology | OLED |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2778 x 1284 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Pixel density | 458 ppi |
Contrast ratio | 2000000 :1 |
Brightness | 800 cd/m² |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | NSA (Non-standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi hotspot, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | AAC |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.60 f |
Main camera angle | 120° |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Tele camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
Telecamera luminous intensity | 2 f |
Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 130 |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | UHD 4K |
USB connector type | Lightning |
Mobile processor | Apple A14 Bionic |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 512 GB |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Gyro sensor, LiDAR scanner, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Navigation software | Apple Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 3687 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Power Delivery 2.0, Qi Wireless Charging |
Video playback time | 80 h |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple HomeKit |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Documentation, USB-C to Lightning cable |
The reparability index | 7.8 |
Height | 7.40 mm |
Width | 78.10 mm |
Length | 160.80 mm |
Weight | 226 g |
Length | 18 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Height | 3 cm |
Weight | 422 g |
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Source: GalaxusWell-aged: The 12 series is still a powerful smartphone, but rarely available new.
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