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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB) vs Motorola Edge (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Motorola Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge X Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB) 20Points
6.7"
OLED

1284x2778

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3687
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)

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iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB) vs Edge (256GB)} 13 Advantages Motorola Edge (256GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)26%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+1284x2778 pixels41%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+457 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+20W11%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
128GB (111GB available)vs+256GB (235GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
226 grams (7.91 ounces)vs+188 grams (6.58 ounces)20%
Lighter
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP143%
Higher resolution main camera
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 25MP102%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3687 mAhvs+4500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

28 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
16 million
6.7"
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
ModeliPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Edge (256GB)
Other model namesiPhone 12 Pro Max A2342, A2410, A2411, A2412Motorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date10/13/20205/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)78.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3.07 x 6.33 in)71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)
Weight226 grams (7.91 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1284x2778 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)457 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display features800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
System versioniOS 14Android 10
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 638584 (v8), 722727 (v9)
Geekbench: 4240 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 55fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 305989 (v8)
Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
256GB (235GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2342 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2410 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2411, A2412 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkA2342 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2410, A2411, A2412 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
12MP telephoto f/2.265mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2.5x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.7µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps4K@30fps
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
25 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound with dual speakers
by Waves
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3687 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Colors: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
• Moto Actions

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB)Motorola Edge (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)
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