The iPhone 12 Pro Max® represents Apple®‘s premium offering from 2020. The device features:
- 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED® display
- A14 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU
- Surgical-grade stainless steel design with Ceramic Shield front
- 12MP Main camera, 12MP Ultra Wide, 12MP Telephoto with 2.5x optical zoom
- Lightning port
- Face ID® facial recognition
- Up to 512GB storage capacity
- LiDAR Scanner for Night mode portraits
The iPhone® 12 Pro Max introduced a refined design language with flat edges reminiscent of the iPhone® 4 era, crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel. This bold industrial design, combined with the Ceramic Shield front and textured matte glass back, creates a distinctive and durable flagship device. The flat-edge design not only provides a secure grip but also gives the device a modern, sophisticated appearance.
The A14 Bionic® chip marked a significant advancement in mobile processing power. This chip enables exceptional performance across all applications while maintaining efficient power consumption. The neural engine enhances machine learning capabilities, improving features like computational photography and augmented reality experiences.
The professional camera system features larger sensors than previous generations, with the main camera offering significant improvements in low-light performance. The telephoto lens provides 2.5x optical zoom for detailed long-range shots, while the ultra-wide camera captures expansive scenes with minimal distortion. The LiDAR Scanner enables Night mode portraits and improved autofocus in low light.
The 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR® OLED display delivers stunning visual quality with exceptional brightness and contrast. The screen’s size makes it ideal for content consumption and productivity tasks, while maintaining excellent color accuracy and HDR support. The Ceramic Shield front cover provides four times better drop protection than previous generations.
The device introduced MagSafe® technology to the iPhone® lineup, enabling magnetic attachment of accessories and improved wireless charging capabilities. This innovation opened up new possibilities for accessories while maintaining compatibility with standard Qi wireless charging.
Photography capabilities include Apple® ProRAW, giving professional photographers more control over their images while maintaining the benefits of computational photography. The improved Night mode works across all cameras, ensuring excellent low-light performance regardless of which lens you choose.
The iPhone® 12 Pro Max brought 5G capabilities to the premium iPhone® lineup, enabling faster download speeds and improved network performance when connected to 5G networks. This connectivity, combined with the powerful processor and capable cameras, makes it a device that continues to impress.