iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB Review
A14 · iOS · 256GB
Specdex verdict Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB lands at 85/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) — Apple's 2020 flagship generation with the A14 chipset.
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB versus its closest rivals
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
Who's the iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.
Battery sub-score of 79 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Camera scores 84 — competent across most scenarios but watch our spec deltas vs the camera-flagships above.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,199 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB.
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | A14 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 256GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 14 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
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