Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

87,000DACheaper

Apple

Apple iPhone 14

97,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Faster chip

Apple iPhone 14

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Apple iPhone 14

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 14

Best value for money

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Size (inches)	6.7	6.1
Panel Type	OLED	OLED
Resolution Height	2778	2532
Resolution Width	1284	1170
Peak Brightness	1200	1200
PPI	458	460
Glass Type	Ceramic Shield glass	Ceramic Shield glass
Screen-to-body	87.4	86

Platform

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)	Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Chipset Name	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A15 Bionic
Process (nm)	5	5
OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	14.1	16

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 14 +8%

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max2,124

Apple iPhone 142,303

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPhone 14 +18%

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max4,871

Apple iPhone 145,725

AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 14 +6%

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max1,337,390

Apple iPhone 141,413,275

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Geekbench (Single-Core)	2,124	2,303
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	4,871	5,725
AnTuTu	1,337,390	1,413,275

Memory

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), 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/2.2, 65mm, (telephoto)	—
ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide	12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)	12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
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/1.9, 23mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Capacity (mAh)	3687	3279
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)	15	15

Body

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Build	Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Height (mm)	160.8	146.7
Thickness (mm)	7.4	7.8
Weight (g)	228	172
Width (mm)	78.1	71.5

Launch

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Announced	2020, October 13	2022, September 07
Status	Available. Released 2020, November 13	Available. Released 2022, September 16

Network

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
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, 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 - A2882, A2884
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, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2882, A2884
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Bluetooth	5	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Radio	No	No
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6

Sound

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 14
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 14 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is 10% cheaper at 87,000 DZD versus 97,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 14, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max packs a 3687 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 14 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.