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 XS 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 XS
Performance
57.0 ★
52.1
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
56.0 ★
40.0
Gaming
51.5 ★
48.7
Overall
57.9 ★
52.9
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 XS
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 XS
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
5.80"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1284x2778
1125x2436
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
0 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
4 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, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 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) 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@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
2658 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 + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Weight
228g
177g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
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 XS puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone XS 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 XS
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 XS?
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 XS?
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 XS offers better value at PKR 141,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone XS?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Apple iPhone XS costs PKR 141,999. The price difference is PKR 83,000.
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