Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Performance
52.1
57.0 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
56.0 ★
40.0
Gaming
48.7
51.5 ★
Overall
56.1 ★
54.7
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
57.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
51.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
56.1/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.50"
6.10"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1242x2688
1170x2532
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
6 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3969 mAh
2815 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Weight
226g
189g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Colors
Matte Space Gray, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Matte Midnight Green
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 56.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 12 Pro?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the overall winner with a score of 56.1/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 12 Pro?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is better for gaming with a score of 51.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max offers better value at PKR 175,999 with a value score of 1.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 12 Pro?
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max costs PKR 175,999 while Apple iPhone 12 Pro costs PKR 220,899. The price difference is PKR 44,900.
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