Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance
57.0
96.5 ★
Camera
40.0
80.0 ★
Battery
56.0
56.0
Gaming
51.5
96.5 ★
Overall
57.9
84.8 ★
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 17 Pro
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
80.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
84.8/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.30"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Resolution
1284x2778
1206x2622
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
3998 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ 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/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
228g
206g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 57.9/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the overall winner with a score of 84.8/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value at PKR 224,999 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Apple iPhone 17 Pro costs PKR 519,999. The price difference is PKR 295,000.
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