Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
A14 · iOS · 256GB
85
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB wins by 3
Apple
iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB
A13 · iOS · 256GB
82
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB lands at 85 and iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB at 82. That puts iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB 85
vs 82 iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 81
battery 76
display 79
design 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB | iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A14 | A13 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| OS | iOS 14 | iOS 13 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2019 |
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB vs iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB
Which is better, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB or iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB? +
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB or iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.