Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
A14 · iOS · 256GB
85
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB wins by 2
Apple
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB
A15 · iOS · 256GB
87
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB lands at 85 and iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB at 87. That puts iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB ahead by 2 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 13 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB 85
vs 87 iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB
87 cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB | iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A14 | A15 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| OS | iOS 14 | iOS 15 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
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 13 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 13 Pro Max 256GB
Which is better, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB or iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB? +
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 13 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB or iPhone 13 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.