iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
A14 · iOS · 512GB
iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB
A14 · iOS · 1TB
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 1TB 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 1TB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
TieScreen-on time and charging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Performance
TieChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB | iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A14 | A14 |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 1TB |
| OS | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 1TB
Which is better, iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB 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 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 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 512GB 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.