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iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · European
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · European

96
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) wins by 10
iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black) — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 512GB · Black
iQOO

iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 512GB · Black

86
/ 100
From $1,059
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) lands at 96 and iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black) at 86. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black) if…

  • ✓Flagship chipset
  • ✓Distinctive regional design
  • ✓Competitive value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on camera (95 vs 86).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on battery (90 vs 82).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on cpu (96 vs 86).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on display (93 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) 96
vs
86 iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)

Score breakdown

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96
iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 86
battery 82
display 86
design 84

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) versus iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)
Chipset
A18 Pro
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Storage
128GB
▲ 512GB
OS
iOS 18
—
Release year
2024
2024
Color
—
Black

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Flagship chipset
  • +Distinctive regional design
  • +Competitive value
Cons
  • −Limited US carrier support
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

FAQ: iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) vs iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)

Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) or iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Is iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,059, iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) or iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black) 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.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) or iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — leads on camera (95 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) or iQOO 12 Pro 512GB (Black)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — leads on battery (90 vs 82). Screen-on time and charging.