Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone XS 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 12 Pro
Apple iPhone XS Max
Performance
57.0 ★
52.1
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
51.5 ★
48.7
Overall
54.7 ★
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
57.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
51.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
54.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone XS Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XS Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.50"
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
1170x2532
1242x2688
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 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), 1/2.55", 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)
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), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
3174 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 + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight
189g
208g
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 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 54.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone XS Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone XS Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone XS Max?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the overall winner with a score of 54.7/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Apple iPhone XS Max?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
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 XS Max offers better value at PKR 167,999 with a value score of 1.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Apple iPhone XS Max?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro costs PKR 220,899 while Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999. The price difference is PKR 52,900.
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