Which phone is more affordable: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16?

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is more affordable, starting at ৳61,990, compared to Apple iPhone 16 at ৳83,499.

How do Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 specifications compare?

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 display refresh rate, processor, camera megapixels, and battery capacity side-by-side in our detailed specification table.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Comparison

Name: Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Brand: Apple
Availability: InStock

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⚡ Comparison Highlights

Key Advantages & Spec Differences

Side-by-side strengths to help you pick the best smartphone for your money.

Why choose

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Starts at ৳61,990

💰
More affordable starting price
Save approx. ৳21,509

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Why choose

Apple iPhone 16

Starts at ৳83,499

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25W fast charging
Significantly faster than 15W on competitor
📷
48MP main camera
Higher resolution for sharper photo details
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Lighter body (170g)
58g lighter in hand

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Comparing 2 phones

Apple

iPhone 12 Pro Max

৳61,990

AMOLED12MP Camera3,687 mAh

Apple

iPhone 16

৳83,499

AMOLED48MP Camera3,561 mAh

Specifications

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

৳61,990

Apple iPhone 16

৳83,499

📱Display & Screen

Technology

Super Retina XDR OLED, Dolby Vision

Technology

Super Retina XDR OLED, Dolby Vision

Screen Size

6.7 inches (~87.4% screen-to-body)

Screen Size

6.1 inches (~86.8% screen-to-body)

Resolution

2778 x 1284 pixels

Resolution

2556 x 1179 pixels

Peak Brightness

800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)

Peak Brightness

1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)

HDR Support

HDR10

HDR Support

HDR10

Protection

Ceramic Shield glass

Protection

Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)

⚡Platform & Performance

Operating System

iOS 14.1

Operating System

iOS 18

Chipset

Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Chipset

Apple A18 (3 nm)

CPU Processor

Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)

CPU Processor

Hexa-core

GPU Graphics

Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

GPU Graphics

Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

📷Main Camera

Rear Cameras

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

Rear Cameras

48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF

Camera Features

TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Video Recording

4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Video Recording

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

🤳Selfie Camera

Front Camera

12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6"

Front Camera

12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF

Selfie Features

SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | HDR

Selfie Features

SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Video

4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

🔋Battery & Charging

Battery Capacity

Li-Ion 3687 mAh, non-removable (14.13 Wh)Winner

Battery Capacity

Li-Ion 3561 mAh, non-removable

Charging Speed

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update

Charging Speed

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wiredWinner

💾Memory & Storage

RAM & Storage

6144GB RAM / 131072GB, 6144GB RAM / 262144GB, 6144GB RAM / 524288GB

RAM & Storage

8192GB RAM / 131072GB, 8192GB RAM / 262144GB, 8192GB RAM / 524288GB

microSD Card Slot

⚖️Body & Build

Dimensions

160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm

Dimensions

147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm

Weight

228 g

Weight

170 gWinner

Build Materials

Front: Glass front (Corning-made glass) | Back: Glass back (Corning-made glass) | Frame: Stainless steel frame

Build Materials

Front: Glass front (Corning-made glass) | Back: Glass back (Corning-made glass) | Frame: Aluminum frame

Water / Dust IP Rating

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)

Water / Dust IP Rating

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)

SIM Card

Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China

SIM Card

Nano-SIM and eSIM - International | Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China

🌐Network & Connectivity

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

5G Bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2342, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2410, A2411, A2412

5G Bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3287, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3081, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3286, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3288

4G Bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2342, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2411, A2412, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2410

4G Bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3287, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3081, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3286, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3288

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

NFC Support

Yes

NFC Support

Yes

USB Port

Lightning, USB 2.0

USB Port

USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort

🔊Sound & Multimedia

Loudspeakers

Yes, with stereo speakers

Loudspeakers

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Headphone Jack

🛡️Sensors & Security

Biometrics & Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer<br>Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Biometrics & Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer<br>Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)<br>Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

🚀Launch & Availability

Status

Available

Status

Available

Announced Date

October 13, 2020

Announced Date

September 9, 2024

Market Release

November 13, 2020

Market Release