Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 12
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 12
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2688 | 2532 |
| Resolution Width | 1242 | 1170 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | 1200 |
| PPI | 458 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Screen-to-body | 83.7 | 86 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm + ) | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | — | 5 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 13 | 14.1 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 2,124 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 4,871 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,337,390 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2, 52mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3969 | 2815 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Height (mm) | 158 | 146.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Weight (g) | 226 | 164 |
| Width (mm) | 77.8 | 71.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 10 | 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, September 20 | Available. Released 2020, October 23 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2218 | 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 - A2172 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE 1.6 Gbps DL, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 12 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is 6% cheaper at 60,000 DZD versus 64,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 12, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max packs a 3969 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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