Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
A14 · iOS · 256GB
85
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB
A14 · iOS · 1TB
85
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB lands at 85 and iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB 85
vs 85 iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB
Score breakdown
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB | iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A14 | A14 |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 1TB |
| OS | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
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 12 Pro Max 1TB
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 12 Pro Max 1TB
Which is better, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 12 Pro Max 1TB worth the price? +
At $1,399, iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB 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.