iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Compare iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max: display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Key differences
- SDR brightness: 800 nits → 1000 nits.
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz → 120 Hz.
- Weight: 228 g → 221 g.
- Main camera: 12 MP → 48 MP.
| Feature | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| SDR brightness | 800 nits | 1000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 228 g | 221 g |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Considering an upgrade
Display refresh rates reach 60 and 120 Hz. iPhone 15 Pro Max supports the higher rate, relevant to scrolling and animations; it does not by itself guarantee that frame rate in games.
iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 228 g and iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g. The 7 g difference is small and is unlikely to be a decisive upgrade reason on its own.
Specified maximum SDR brightness is 800 and 1000 nits, higher on iPhone 15 Pro Max. Consider this in bright ambient light. HDR brightness is a separate specification.
This table covers the configurations shown; other screen sizes and capacities may differ. Specifications come from the project catalog, with original sources linked below.