Smartphones are released in the market one after the other weekly and monthly. Each brand introduces its devices with unique features, different ideas, and much more. Now, on the latest trend what’s interesting in India is an amazing camera phone. And here we have the stunning iPhone 12 Pro Max which is best for the camera that takes low light photography to the next level and comes in an elegant design. This smartphone comes under Apple iPhones which is considered to be the best in the world with long-lasting features which is a bit bigger than the iPhone 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 Pro Max was launched on 13th October 2020 at Rs. 1,29,900. It was launched in four different colors like Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue. Let’s have a look into the features and check out whether it is worth the price.
| Specifications | ||
| Launch Date | October 13, 2020 | |
| Price | Rs. 1,29,900 | |
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | |
| Dimensions | Height | 160.8 mm (6.33 inches) |
| Weight | 226 grams | |
| Width | 78.1 mm (3.07 inches) | |
| Depth | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | |
| Display | Size | 6.7‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display |
| Type | Super Retina XDR display | |
| Pixel Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | |
| Contrast ratio | 20,00,000:1 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1,200 nits max brightness (HDR) | |
| Pixel density | 458 PPI | |
| Splash, Water and Dust Resistant | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | |
| Features | HDR display True Tone The wide color (P3) Haptic Touch Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously | |
| Performance | Processor | A14 Bionic chip Next‑generation Neural Engine |
| OS | iOS 14 | |
| Storage | RAM | 6 GB |
| Internal memory | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB | |
| Expandable memory | No | |
| Main Camera | Ultra-wide camera | Megapixels- 12 Aperture- ƒ/2.4 aperture 120° field of view |
| Wide camera | Megapixels- 12 Aperture- ƒ/1.6 aperture | |
| Telephoto | Megapixels- 12 Aperture- ƒ/2.2 aperture | |
| Zoom | 2.5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 5x optical zoom range Digital zoom up to 12x | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Features | Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync Panorama (up to 63MP) Sapphire crystal lens cover 100% Focus Pixels (Wide) Night mode (Ultra Wide, Wide) Deep Fusion (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto) Smart HDR 3 Apple ProRAW Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction (Ultra Wide) Advanced red-eye correction Photo geotagging Auto image stabilization Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG | |
| Video Recording | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 60 fps 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Wide) Optical image stabilization for video (Wide and Telephoto) 2.5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 5x optical zoom range (iPhone 12 Pro Max) Digital zoom up to 7x (iPhone 12 Pro Max) Audio zoom Brighter True Tone flash QuickTake video Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Time-lapse video with stabilization Night mode Time-lapse The extended dynamic range for video up to 60 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video Playback zoom Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Stereo recording | |
| Front Camera | True- Depth Camera | 12MP camera ƒ/2.2 aperture |
| Video | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilization Night mode Time-lapse The extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) QuickTake video | |
| Features | Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono) Animoji and Memoji Night mode Deep Fusion Smart HDR 3 Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Retina Flash Auto image stabilization Burst mode | |
| Face ID | Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition | |
| Battery | Type | Built‑in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W |
| USB | Charging via USB to a computer system or power adapter Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) | |
| Capacity | Video playback: Up to 20 hours Video playback (streamed): Up to 12 hours Audio playback: Up to 80 hours | |
| Networks and connectivity | SIM slot | Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM) |
| Network Type | 5G | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | |
| Wifi | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO | |
| NFC | NFC with reader mode | |
| Location | Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou Digital compass Wi-Fi Cellular iBeacon micro-location | |
| Accessibility | Voice Control VoiceOver Zoom Magnifier RTT and TTY support Siri and Dictation Type to Siri Switch Control Closed Captions AssistiveTouch Speak Screen Back Tap | |
| Input/Output | Volume up/down Ring/Silent switch Side button Built-in stereo speaker Built-in microphone Lightning connector | |
| Audio Calling | FaceTime audio Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Wi‑Fi calling | |
| Video Calling | FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi‑Fi | |
| Audio Playback | Audio formats supported: AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) Spatial audio playback User-configurable maximum volume limit | |
| Video Playback | Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2–enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) | |
| Siri | Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock Screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Hey Siri” Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps | |
| MagSafe | Wireless charging up to 15W Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer | |
| Sensors | Face ID LiDAR Scanner Barometer Three‑axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor | |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 14 USB‑C to Lightning Cable Documentation |
Dimension
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max measures 160.8 mm in height and 78.1 mm in width. It weighs 226 g which is a bit heavy but you will not struggle while holding it. The thickness is about 7.4 mm which looks slim and sleek. It has an honest grip and you may feel very comfortable holding it. This smartphone comes in four different pretty cool colors like Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue. The color of the device induces customers to buy it.
Display
iPhone 12 Pro Max comes with a 6.7‑inch all‑screen OLED Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels with 458 PPI. The contrast ratio is up to 20,00,000:1 and the brightness level is up to 800 nits max (typical) and 1,200 nits max (HDR) for a better viewing experience. The display of the iPhone 12 Pro Max has rounded corners with a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a rectangle. It is guarded with a Ceramic Shield which is tougher than any smartphone glass. The phone is made up of stainless steel which gives an amazing look. It has an Industry‑leading IP68 water resistance which immerses a maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes and blows other phones out of the water. It is also splash and dust resistant.
The features of the iPhone 12 Pro Max include HDR display, True Tone, wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously.
Performance
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is powered by A14 Bionic chip Next‑generation Neural Engine Processor. This smartphone runs based on the iOS 14 operating system. iPhone 12 Pro Max isn’t just faster but also more efficient compared to other previous smartphones. A14 Bionic chipset is the first 5-nanometre chip in the industry, with advanced and upgraded components literally atoms wide. Forty percent more transistors increase the speed while increasing efficiency for better and amazing battery life. And it comes along with a new ISP powers Dolby Vision recording that is something no pro movie camera where even other phones can do.
This smartphone comes with GPU and CPU which is faster up to 50% and has machine learning accelerators that are up to 70% faster when compared with other devices. The LiDAR Scanner on iPhone 12 Pro Max measures how long it takes light to reflect back from objects, and so it can create a map in-depth of any space you are in. This smartphone is stunning and straightforward to use. There are a few intelligent suggestions that appear when you want them. The most recent and upgraded technologies help to protect your security and privacy. Overall, you will feel amazing once you experience the phone.
Storage
Looking at the storage, iPhone 12 Pro Max packs 6GB RAM with three different variants of storage that include 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The memory is not expandable but you don’t have to worry about it. You get an option where you can buy more storage or change the storage plan. It is built with iCloud where you can backup your photos, files, documents, videos, etc. With the RAM and ROM, this device works smoothly and you can share the photos or files on Apple devices using AirDrop that works quickly.
Camera
Rear Camera
As we are concerned about the cameras, iPhone 12 Pro Max on the rear packs a 12-megapixel wide camera with an f/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/1.6 aperture, and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Looking at the zoom, it has 2.5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 5x optical zoom range, and the digital zoom up to 12x. This smartphone camera supports optical image stabilization which makes the images steady even when you are not. The night mode comes in both wide and ultra-wide cameras where it captures incredible images even in low lights. It comes with LiDAR that makes Night mode portraits possible. And the wide-angle camera takes 27% more light for detailed and sharper focus both day or night. The latest 65 mm telephoto camera allows you to zoom in tighter on portraits. The wide camera gives you vivid colors with background lights for perfect night portraits. The creative controls allow you to adjust the light on the face and the background blur. The Smart HDR 3 automatically removes highlights, contours, and shadows.
The features of the rear camera include Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono), Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Panorama (up to 63MP), Sapphire crystal lens cover, 100% Focus Pixels (Wide), Night mode (Ultra Wide, Wide), Deep Fusion (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto), Smart HDR 3, Apple ProRAW, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced red-eye correction, Photo geotagging, Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, and the Image formats captured in HEIF and JPEG. The video specifications include HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Wide), Optical image stabilization for video (Wide and Telephoto), 2.5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 5x optical zoom range (iPhone 12 Pro Max), Digital zoom up to 7x (iPhone 12 Pro Max), Audio zoom, Brighter True Tone flash, QuickTake video, Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-lapse video with stabilization, Night mode Time-lapse, The extended dynamic range for video up to 60 fps, Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p and 720p), Continuous autofocus video, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Playback zoom, Video formats recorded in HEVC and H.264, Stereo recording.
Front Camera
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max comes with a 12 MP true depth camera with f/2.2 aperture where you can take beautiful and clear selfies to post right away on social media. It comes with a super retina flash that was worth lifting from Snapchat. This smartphone comes with upgraded camera features and people would love to buy this device just for the camera and its features.
The video specifications in this smartphone include HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps, 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps, Time-lapse video with stabilization, Night mode Time-lapse, The extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps, Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p and 720p), and QuickTake video. The photo features include Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono), Animoji and Memoji, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, Lens correction, Retina Flash, Auto image stabilization, Burst mode. It is enabled by the TrueDepth camera for facial recognition.
Battery
iPhone 12 Pro Max packs a built‑in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery along with MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W and Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W. These allow your device to get charged quickly. The phone can be charged via USB to a computer system or power adapter and with the fast-charge capable, the device gets charged up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher which is sold separately. The capacity of the battery stays up to 20 hours on video playback, up to 12 hours on video playback(streamed), up to 80 hours on audio playback. You need not worry about battery and carry your power bank wherever you go.
Networks and connectivity
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is built with dual SIM slots that access only nano‑SIM and eSIM. It supports a 5G network where the data downloads are very quick in the process. Looking at the connectivity, 12 Pro Max includes Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology, Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO, NFC with reader mode, built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou, Digital compass, Cellular, and iBeacon micro-location.
Other Specifications
iPhone 12 Pro Max has accessibility for Voice Control, VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, RTT and TTY support, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control, Closed Captions, AssistiveTouch, Speak Screen, Back Tap. The input and output functions include Volume up/down, Ring/Silent switch, Side button, Built-in stereo speaker, Built-in microphone, Lightning connector, and these make the device easy to use. It comes with an intelligent assistant, Siri where you can use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more, get intelligent suggestions on your lock screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType. It can be activated hands‑free with only your voice using “Hey Siri”
and use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps. The sensors in this device include Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor. The package is made in a new box that is thin and which looks cool. And it is packed with iPhone with iOS 14, USB‑C to Lightning Cable, and Documentation.
Here you have the latest iPhone 12 Pro Max with its upgraded features like the stunning camera, powerful performance, and great battery life. The overall handling is smooth and worth the price. This is a good rival for other brand smartphones in this range. Don’t wait to buy it!!
iPhone 12 Pro Max FAQ:
What are the colors available in Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max comes in four different elegant colors like Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue.
What is the price of iPhone 12 Pro Max in India?
iPhone 12 Pro Max price in India starts from Rs. 1,29,900 in India.
Is the iPhone 12 Pro Max waterproof?
Yes, iPhone 12 Pro Max is said to be splash, water, and dust resistant.
Does Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max support wireless charging?
Yes, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max supports wireless charging.
When was iPhone 12 Pro Max launched in India?
iPhone 12 Pro Max was launched on 13th October 2020 in India.