Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 7 Plus if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Performance
57.0 ★
47.9
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
56.0 ★
40.0
Gaming
51.5 ★
46.3
Overall
57.9 ★
45.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
51.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.9/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 7 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
5.50"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x1920
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
3 GB
Storage
128 GB
32 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)
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", AF, 2x optical zoom
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
2900 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
N/A
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight
228g
188g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 15.8.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 57.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 7 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone 7 Plus 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 7 Plus
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 7 Plus?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the overall winner with a score of 57.9/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 7 Plus?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 51.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 7 Plus offers better value at PKR 92,999 with a value score of 2.0.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 7 Plus?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Apple iPhone 7 Plus costs PKR 92,999. The price difference is PKR 132,000.
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