Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 pro max (1TB)

Compare Apple iPhone 12 (256GB), Apple iPhone 16 pro max (1TB) to find out which smartphone suits your needs the best. Explore side-by-side specifications including display, performance, RAM, camera, battery, software, and price to make an informed choice.

Feature	Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) ₹54,899 Remove	Apple iPhone 16 pro max (1TB) ₹122,900 Remove	➕ Add Product
Digine (out of 10)	90 / 10	100 / 10
Display (out of 10)	90 / 10	100 / 10
Software (out of 10)	90 / 10	95 / 10
Parformance (out of 10)	90 / 10	100 / 10
Camera (out of 10)	85 / 10	100 / 10
Battery (out of 10)	85 / 10	95 / 10
Total_rating (out of 10)	88 / 10	98 / 10
Pros	✅ 5G connectivity ✅ OLED displays ✅ Improved performance (A14 Bionic)	✅ 120Hz ProMotion display ✅ Top-tier A18 Pro chip (expected) ✅ Upgraded periscope zoom (Pro Max)
Cons	❌ No charger in box ❌ Limited camera upgrades over iPhone 11	❌ Very expensive (especially 1TB) ❌ Heavier build (titanium)
In The Box	Documentation, iPhone, USB-C to Lightning Cable	Documentation, Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m)
Model Number	MGJ63HN/A	MYWV3HN/A
Model Name	iPhone 12	iPhone 16 Pro Max
Color	White	Black Titanium
Browse Type	Smartphones	Smartphones
SIM Type	Dual Sim	-
hybrid-sim-slot	-	-
resolution-type	-	-
display-type	-	-
Other Display Features	1200 nits Max Brightness (HDR), 2000000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 6.1 inch (Diagonal) All Screen OLED Display, 625 nits Max Brightness (Typical), Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Haptic Touch, HDR Display, Super Retina XDR Display, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3)	1,000 nits Max Brightness (Typical), 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor), Always On Display, Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 (Typical), Dynamic Island, Fingerprint Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Haptic Touch, HDR Display, ProMotion Technology with Adaptive Refresh Rates Upto 120Hz, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3)
Operating System	iOS 14	iOS 18
Processor Brand	Apple	Apple
Processor Type	A14 Bionic Chip with Next Generation Neural Engine	6 Core Processor, A18 Pro Chip
internal-storage	-	-
Primary Camera Available	Yes	Yes
Primary Camera	12MP + 12MP	48MP + 48MP + 12MP
Primary Camera Features	1080p HD Video Recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 2x Optical Zoom Out, 30 fps or 60 fps, Audio Zoom, Contour, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom Upto 3x, Digital Zoom Upto 5x, Dual 12MP Camera System (Ultra Wide and Wide), Extended Dynamic Range for Video Upto 60 fps, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps, High?Key Mono), Night Mode, Night Mode Time-lapse, Optical Image Stabilisation, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects (Natural, Portrait Mode with Advanced Bokeh and Depth Control, QuickTake Video, Slow-motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Smart HDR 3 for Photos, Stage, Stage Mono, Stereo Recording, Studio, Time-lapse Video with Stabilisation, Ultra Wide: f/2.4 Aperture, Video: 4K Video Recording at 24 fps, Wide: f/1.6 Aperture	100% Focus Pixels, 100% Focus Pixels + 48MP Ultra Wide Camera (Focal Length: 13 mm, 10X Optical Zoom Range, 2x Optical Zoom Out, 3D Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilization and Autofocus, Advanced Red Eye Correction, Also Enables 12MP 2X Telephoto (Focal length: 52 mm, and DNG, Apple ProRAW, Auto Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, Customizable Default Lens (Fusion), Deep Fusion, f/1.6 Aperture, f/1.78 Aperture), f/2.2 Aperture and FOV: 120 Degree, f/2.8 Aperture and FOV: 20 Degree, Features: Camera Control, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Image Formats Captured: HEIF, JPEG, Latest Generation Photographic Styles, Lens Correction (Ultra Wide), Night Mode, Night Mode Portraits Enabled by LiDAR Scanner, Panorama (Upto 63MP), Photo Geotagging, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Second Generation Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilization, Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilization, Seven Element Lens, Smart HDR 5 Next-Generation, Spatial Photos. 48MP Macro Photography, Super Hig Resolution Photos (48MP) + 12MP 5X Telephoto Camera (FocalLength: 120 mm, Support for Super High Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Tetraprism Design 5X Optical Zoom in, Triple Camera Setup: 48MP Fusion Camera (Focal Length: 24 mm, Wide Color Capture for Photos and Live Photos
Secondary Camera Available	Yes	Yes
Secondary Camera	12MP Front Camera	12MP Front Camera
Secondary Camera Features	1080p and 720p), 1080p HD Video Recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 12MP Photos, 30 fps or 60 fps, 4K Video Recording at 24 fps, Animoji and Memoji, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, Contour, Deep Fusion, Extended Dynamic Rnge for Video at 30 fps, f/2.2 Aperture, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps, High-Key Mono), Night Mode, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects (Natural, Portrait Mode with Advanced Bokeh and Depth Control, QuickTake Video, Slow-motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps, Smart HDR 3 for Photos, Stage, Stage Mono, Studio, TrueDepth Camera	1080p, 1080p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 25 fps, 12MP TrueDepth Camera Setup: (f/1.9 Aperture), 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 4K Dolby Vision Video Recording at 24 fps, Academy Color Encoding System, and 720p), Animoji and Memoji, Apple ProRAW, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Camera Feature: Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Cinematic Mode Upto 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Cinematic Video Stabilization (4K, Deep Fusion, Latest Generation Photographic Styles Photographic Styles, Lens Correction, Log Video Recording, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night Mode, Night Mode Timelapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, ProRes Video Recording Upto 4K at 60 fps with simple Recording, QuickTake Video Upto 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Slo Mo Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps, Smart HDR 5, Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Timelapse Video With Stabilization, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos
Flash	Front: Retina Flash, Rear: Brighter True Tone Flash with Slow Sync	-
HD Recording	Yes	Yes
Full HD Recording	Yes	Yes
video-recording	-	-
Video Recording Resolution	1080P, 4K, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps	1080P (at 120 fps/60 fps/30 fps, 25 fps, 25 fps), 30 fps, 60 fps), 720p (at 30 fps), Front Camera: 4K (at 24 fps, Rear Camera: 4K (at 24 fps
Digital Zoom	Photo: Digital Zoom Upto 5x, Video: Digital Zoom Upto 3x	-
Frame Rate	30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 24 fps, 240 fps	30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 24 fps, 240 fps, 25 fps
Dual Camera Lens	Primary Camera	Primary Camera
Call Wait/Hold	Yes	-
Network Type	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	-
Supported Networks	4G LTE, 5G, GSM, WCDMA	4G LTE, 4G VoLTE, 5G, GSM, UMTS
Internet Connectivity	3G, 4G, 5G, EDGE, Wi-Fi	3G, 4G, 5G, EDGE, Wi-Fi
3G	Yes	Yes
pre-installed-browser	-	-
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	v5.0	v5.3
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	Wi?Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO	Wi?Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Yes	-
NFC	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	-
Map Support	Maps	Yes
GPS Support	Yes	-
smartphone	-	-
SIM Size	Nano + eSIM	Nano Sim + eSIM
Mobile Tracker	Yes	-
Removable Battery	No	-
SMS	Yes	-
Graphics PPI (PPI)	460	460
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Three?axis Gyro	Barometer, Dual Ambient Light Sensors, Face ID, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High G Accelerometer, LiDAR Scanner, Proximity Sensor
Browser	Safari	Safari
Other Features	Aerospace-grade Aluminium, Audio Playback: Spatial Audio Playback, Ceramic Shield Front, Compatible with MagSafe Accessories and Wireless Chargers, HDR10 and HLG, Splash, Supports Dolby Atmos, Video Playback: HDR with Dolby Vision, Water and Dust Resistant (Rated IP68 (Maximum Depth of 6 Metres Upto 30 Minutes) Under IEC Standard 60529)	2x2 MIMO, 5G (sub?6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO, Accessibility: VoiceOver, Accessory Identification NFC, Adapter Sold Separately), Alignment Magnet, Apple Card, Apple Pay, AssistiveTouch, Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery, Closed Captions, Crash Detection, DisplayPort, Emergency SOS via Satellite, Enabled by TrueDepth Camera for Facial Recognition, Express Cards with Power Reserve, Eye Tracking, FaceTime Audio, FaceTime HD (1080p) Video Calling Over 5G or Wi Fi, FaceTime Video Calling Over Cellular or Wi?Fi, Fast Charge Capable: Upto 50% Charge in around 30 minutes with 20W Adapter or Higher Paired with USB-C Charging Cable, Find My via Satellite, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG, Internet Access, Latest Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Live Captions, Live Speech, macOS High Sierra 10.13 to macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Using iTunes 12.8 or Later, Magnet Array, Magnetometer, Magnifier, MagSafe Wireless Charging Upto 25W with 30W Adapter or Higher, MagSafe: Wireless Charging Upto 25W with 30W Adapter or Higher, Messages via Satellite, Music and Other Apps in a FaceTime Call with SharePlay, New 16 Core Neural Engine, NFC with Reader Mode, Optical Zoom with Rear Facing Camera, or 30W Adapter or Higher Paired with MagSafe Charger (All Available Separately), Personal Voice, Photos and Video Out to Apple TV (2nd Generation or Later) or AirPlay Enabled Smart TV, Portrait Mode in FaceTime Video, Qi Wireless Charging Upto 7.5W, Qi2 Wireless Charging Upto 15W, Rated IP68 (Maximum Depth of 6 Metres Upto 30 Minutes) Under IEC Standard 60529, Rating for Hearing Aids: Hearing Aid Compatible, Roadside Assistance via Satellite, RTT and TTY Support, Screen Sharing, Second Generation Ultra Wideband Chip, Share Experiences like Movies, Spatial Audio, Spatial Audio Playback, Spoken Content, Supported Formats Include HEVC, Switch Control, Syncing to a Mac or PC Requires: macOS Catalina 10.15 or Later Using the Finder, System Requirements: Apple ID (Required for Some Features), Textured Matte Glass Back, Thread Networking Technology, Titanium Design, TV, Type to Siri, Upto 4K HDR AirPlay for Mirroring, USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s), USB-C Connector with Support For: Charging, User Configurable Maximum Volume Limit, Video Mirroring and Video Out Support: Upto 4K HDR through Native DisplayPort Output Over USB-C or USB C Digital AV Adapter (Model A2119, Vocal Shortcuts, Voice Control, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum Microphone Modes, Voice Over LTE (VoLTE), Wi Fi Calling, Windows 10 or Later Using iTunes 12.12.10 or Later (Free Download From itunes.com/uk), Zoom
GPS Type	Built-in GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou	BEIDOU, Cellular, Digital Compass, GALILEO, GLONASS, iBeacon Micro Location, NAVIC), Precision Dual Frequency GPS (GPS, QZSS, Wi-Fi
audio-formats	-	-
Video Formats	H.264, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, HEVC, MPEG?4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG	and ProRes, H.264, HEVC
Battery Capacity	2815 mAh	-
Width	71.5 mm	77.6 mm (3.06 in)
Height	146.7 mm	163 mm (6.42 in)
Depth	7.4 mm	8.25 mm (0.32 in)
Weight	162 g	227 g (7.99 ounces)
Warranty Summary	1 year warranty for phone and 1 year warranty for in Box Accessories.	1 year warranty for phone and 1 year warranty for in Box Accessories.
Warranty Service Type	NA	-
Domestic Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Space Score	Space Score 88	Space Score 98
Hybrid Sim Slot	-	No
sim-type	-	-
gpu	-	-
processor-core	-	-
Operating Frequency	-	1700 MHz/2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1900 MHz), 2100 MHz), 2G GSM/EDGE (850 MHz, 3G UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850 MHz, 4G LTE FDD (B1, 4G LTE TDD (B34, 5G FDD NR (Bands n1, 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, 5G TDD NR (Bands n38, 900 MHz, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B2, B20, B25, B26,B28, B29, B3, B30, B32, B38, B39, B4, B40, B41, B42, B48, B5, B53), B66, B7, B71), B8, n12, n14, n2, n20, n25, n26, n260, n261), n28, n29, n3, n30, n40, n41, n48, n5, n53, n66, n7, n70, n71, n75, n76), n77, n78, n79), n8
Internal Storage	-	1 TB
Optical Zoom	-	Yes
flash	-	-
Video Recording	-	Yes
Digital Zoom (X)	-	25
Video Call Support	-	Yes
Speaker Phone	-	Yes
network-type	-	-
gps-support	-	-
Smartphone	-	Yes
Supported Languages	-	Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia, Finnish, France), French (Canada, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spain), Spanish (Latin America, Swedish, Thai, Traditional, Traditional - Hong Kong), Turkish, UK, Ukrainian, US), Vietnamese
Important Apps	-	App Store, Apple?Store, Books, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clips, Clock, Compass, Contacts, FaceTime, Files, Find My, Fitness, Freeform, GarageBand, Health, Home, iMovie, iTunes Store, Keynote, Magnifier, Mail, Maps, Measure, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Passwords, Phone, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Safari, Settings, Shortcuts, Stocks, Tips, Translate, TV, Voice Memos, Wallet, Watch, Weather
Display	-	17.43 cm, 2868x1320-pixel resolution at 460 ppi, 6.9? (diagonal), all?screen OLED display, Super Retina XDR display
Capacity	-	1TB, 256 GB, 512 GB
splash-water-and-dust-resistant	-	-
Camera and Video	-	?/1.6 aperture, ?/1.78 aperture, ?/2.2 aperture and 120? field of view, ?/2.8 aperture and 20? field of view, 100% Focus Pixels, 100% Focus Pixels 48MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, 2x optical zoom out, 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilisation and autofocus, Hybrid Focus Pixels, JPEG and DNG, Pro camera system: 48MP Fusion: 24 mm, second?generation sensor?shift optical image stabilisation, sensor?shift optical image stabilisation, seven-element lens, super-high-resolution photos (48MP) 12MP 5x Telephoto: 120 mm, support for super?high?resolution photos (24MP and 48MP) Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, tetraprism design 5x optical zoom in
Front Camera	-	?/1.9 aperture, 12MP camera, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Deep Fusion, Photonic Engine, Retina Flash, Smart HDR 5
Warranty	-	Apple-branded hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging (?Apple Product?) come with a One-Year Limited Warranty. See apple.com/in/legal/warranty for more information.
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