Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
A14 · iOS · 512GB
85
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB
A14 · iOS · 128GB
85
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB lands at 85 and iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB 85
vs 85 iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB | iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A14 | A14 |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 128GB |
| OS | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB or iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB 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.