iPhone 12 Pro Max

Experience the pinnacle of Apple’s innovation with the iPhone 12 Pro Max—a powerhouse of design, display, performance, and camera capability, setting the benchmark for smartphones. Released alongside the iPhone 12 series in 2020, the 12 Pro Max elevated Apple’s lineup in Nepal with features and specifications that redefined premium.

Design & Build

The iPhone 12 Pro Max stands out with its “surgical-grade” stainless steel frame, available in four stunning finishes: Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Pacific Blue. In a nod to the classic iPhone 4, it introduces a sleek flat-edge design, while still retaining the curved display edges that fans love. Although rumors suggested a smaller notch, the iPhone 12 Pro Max retains a similar notch size to the iPhone 11, housing the advanced Face ID technology. Moreover, its IP68 rating ensures durability against water and dust, capable of surviving up to 6 meters underwater for 30 minutes.

Display

For display enthusiasts, the iPhone 12 Pro Max delivers Apple’s largest screen ever, a vibrant 6.7-inch OLED panel. With a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels and 458 pixels per inch (PPI), this display dazzles with clarity and color accuracy, supporting Dolby Vision, HDR, and a P3 wide color gamut for true-to-life visuals. Apple’s collaboration with Corning has also brought the “Ceramic Shield” to this phone, offering up to 4x better drop resistance with nano-ceramic crystals in the glass matrix. Though limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, the visual experience remains incredibly smooth.

Performance

Powered by the A14 Bionic chip—built on a 5nm process with 11.8 billion transistors—the iPhone 12 Pro Max delivers unparalleled speed and efficiency. It boasts a 50% faster CPU and GPU compared to any other smartphone chip, driven by a six-core CPU (two high-performance and four efficiency cores) and a quad-core GPU. The 16-core Neural Engine further enhances machine learning tasks, delivering up to 80% faster operations. Paired with Apple’s most advanced 5G technology, this model provides ultra-fast speeds on both sub-6GHz and mmWave bands (available in the US) while efficiently toggling to LTE to preserve battery life when needed.

Cameras

In photography, the iPhone 12 Pro Max leads with a sophisticated triple 12MP rear camera system, supported by a LiDAR sensor for enhanced AR applications and low-light performance. The primary 12MP wide camera, with a 47% larger sensor and f/1.6 aperture, captures 87% more light, promising impressive detail and clarity in night mode. A telephoto lens with a 2.5x optical zoom and an ultra-wide camera round out the array, providing versatile shooting options. Notably, the new sensor-shift optical image stabilization brings DSLR-level steadiness, ideal for capturing sharp photos and smooth videos.

With the power of the A14 chip’s ISP, the iPhone 12 Pro Max can record in 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, delivering cinema-quality video with rich colors and contrast. This feature also extends to the front-facing 12MP TrueDepth camera, supporting up to 4K/30fps HDR recording for high-quality selfies and video calls. The ProRAW format, exclusive to the 12 Pro series, offers professional-level control for photographers, making post-editing a breeze.

Battery & MagSafe Charging

While Apple doesn’t disclose the exact battery capacity, the 3687mAh cell in the iPhone 12 Pro Max supports up to 20 hours of video playback. The addition of MagSafe enhances wireless charging and accessory compatibility, offering up to 15W wireless charging with magnetic alignment and supporting 7.5W Qi charging. For fast wired charging, a 20W adapter (sold separately) will get you to 50% charge in just 30 minutes. In keeping with Apple’s eco-friendly initiatives, the iPhone 12 Pro Max ships without a charging adapter or earphones, but includes a USB-C to Lightning cable.

Software & Storage

Running on iOS 14 out of the box, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is a hub of productivity and customization with Apple’s latest software features. With options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of internal storage, there’s ample room for all your files, photos, and media.

Final Thoughts

The iPhone 12 Pro Max remains a remarkable device that blends elegant design with powerhouse performance and professional-grade photography. While it may no longer be available in Nepal, it’s a landmark phone in Apple’s history, continuing to offer users around the world an unmatched experience in durability, display, and capability.