Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone XS Max
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 12
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone XS 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 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2532 | 2688 |
| Resolution Width | 1170 | 1242 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | 625 |
| PPI | 460 | 458 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 84.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 7 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 14.1 | 12 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,124 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,871 | — |
| AnTuTu | 1,337,390 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2815 | 3174 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Height (mm) | 146.7 | 157.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 208 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 77.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, October 13 | 2018, September 12. Released 2018, September 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - A2172 | 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, 46, 66 - A2101 |
| 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, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone XS Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Apple iPhone XS Max packs a 3174 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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