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Compare iPhone 12 Pro Max & iPhone 16

Compare key specs of iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 16 to choose the model that fits your needs.

iPhone 12 Pro Max
Out of stock
iPhone 16
Out of stock

Technical Specifications

Color
Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue
Black, Pink, White, Teal, Ultramarine
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB
Display
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion
Screen resolution: 2556 X 1179 | Screen type: OLED
Display Resolution
2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi
2796 x 1290 pixels at 460 ppi
Camera
12MP Main (f/1.5), 12MP Telephoto (f/2.8, 3x optical zoom), 12MP Ultra Wide (f/1.8)
Wide-angle lens | Macro lens | Standard lens
Front camera
12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2; supports Portrait, Night mode, HDR, 4K video, etc.
12MP TrueDepth camera
Battery
3095 mAh. Up to 22 hours video playback
3877 mAh | Up to 22 hours video playback
Water Resistance
IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
5G, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 5.3 | Includes NFC | USB-C
Security
Face ID
Face ID
Chip
A15 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU
A18
Data Network
5G / Gigabit LTE / GSM / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA+
3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
Subscription Type
Unlocked
Unlocked
SIM Card Capability
Dual
Dual
SIM card type 1
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
SIM card type 2
eSIM
eSIM
Operating-System
iOS 15 (upgradable to iOS 18)
iOS 18
Cosmetic Condition
Refurbished-certified
Refurbished-certified
Release Year
2021
2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the display and screen size differences between iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 16?

iPhone 12 Pro Max features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi, while iPhone 16 offers a Screen resolution: 2556 X 1179 | Screen type: OLED with a resolution of 2796 x 1290 pixels at 460 ppi. These differences can affect sharpness, brightness, and overall viewing experience.

Which iPhone has the better camera - iPhone 12 Pro Max or iPhone 16?

Cameras on iPhones are consistently high-quality across all models.

iPhone 12 Pro Max features:

  • Rear camera: 12MP Main (f/1.5), 12MP Telephoto (f/2.8, 3x optical zoom), 12MP Ultra Wide (f/1.8)
  • Front camera: 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2; supports Portrait, Night mode, HDR, 4K video, etc.

iPhone 16 features:

  • Rear camera: Wide-angle lens | Macro lens | Standard lens
  • Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth camera

Depending on your priorities - such as low-light performance, ultra-wide shots, or video quality - one model may offer features better suited to your needs.

Which iPhone has better battery life - iPhone 12 Pro Max or iPhone 16?

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 3095 mAh battery while the iPhone 16 comes with a 3877 mAh battery. iPhones refurbished by Remobile have a battery capacity of at least 86% or above and function optimally.