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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus is a premium phone at Rs. 120,999, while the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is a flagship device at Rs. 224,999 — a price difference of Rs. 104,000.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 3,687mAh vs 2,691mAh battery
  • 60Hz vs 0Hz display
  • 6GB vs 3GB RAM
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

6GB / 128GB
Rs. 224,999
Price in Pakistan
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Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

3GB / 64GB
Rs. 120,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Wins 3 out of 4 categories
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 8 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 system
Category
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 8 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 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.0
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
47.9
Camera
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
40.0
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
40.0
Battery Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
56.0
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
40.0
Gaming Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
51.5
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
46.3
Overall Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.9
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
45.4
Value for Money Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Lower Value
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Best Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
51.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.9/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone 8 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 8 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 A11 Bionic (10 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
3 GB
Storage
128 GB
64 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), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 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@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
2691 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
📶 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
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 + 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)
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
228g
202g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12

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 8 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 Plus offers better value at PKR 120,999 with a value score of 1.7.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 8 Plus?

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999. The price difference is PKR 104,000.

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Rs. 224,999
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Rs. 120,999