This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max features a larger 6.7-inch display, 2.5x optical zoom, 3,687mAh battery, 20W charging rate and quad-camera setup.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16 features a more compact 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, 3,561mAh battery and Apple A18 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED Display (1284 x 2778 Pixels 458 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Ceramic Glass, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Notch | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1179 x 2556 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) |
| Size | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 170 g |
| Build | Glass Front and Back with Stainless Steel Frame | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Certified Water & Dust Resistant | IP68 water & dust resistant |
| Colors | Graphite, Pacific Blue, Silver and Gold | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
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Apple iPhone 16 The Apple iPhone 16 has better build materials and is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x @ 3.1GHz & 4x @ 1.8GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4 cores) | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS14.1 | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Dual Pixel PD Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Telephoto (f/2.0 Aperture, PD Autofocus, OIS, 2.5x Optical Zoom) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.4 Aperture, 120° FoV) LiDAR Scanner -Dual-tone LED Flash -4K@60fps Video Recording, 10x zoom, and Night Mode |
Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision, Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - 4K@60fps Video Recording and Night Mode |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Our pick: |
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The two phones have closely matched camera systems. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers longer 10x optical zoom, while Apple iPhone 16 has autofocus on the front camera. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou & QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) | |
| USB | Lightning Port | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers with HiRes & Dolby Atmos Audio | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio, DisplayPort support, USB OTG support, and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3687 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 20W Charging Rate (50% in 30 minutes), 15W Wireless Charging Rate (MagSafe), 7.5W Wireless Charging Rate (Qi) |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱68,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱74,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱86,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
₱54,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱61,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱73,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 14, 2020 | September 10, 2024 |
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