Apple iPhone X (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)

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

11/17/2020 4:24 PM, updated: 2/17/2023 12:37 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max X Apple iPhone X (256GB) 03Points

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5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) Compare Apple iPhone X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1284x2778

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3687
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)

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3 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)	vs	16 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	226 grams (7.91 ounces)
+463 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	457 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)4% Thinner
1125x2436 pixels	vs	+1284x2778 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
5.8"	vs	+6.7"16% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP51% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP74% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2716 mAh	vs	+3687 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+20W33% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices

256GB (245GB available) / 256GB (242GB available)

NVMe (SSD)

Stainless steel body, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10

60Hz

16 million

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📱 Model features
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Other model names	iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902	iPhone 12 Pro Max A2342, A2410, A2411, A2412
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017	10/13/2020
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)	78.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3.07 x 6.33 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	226 grams (7.91 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	1284x2778 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	457 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
System version	iOS 11	iOS 14
Firmware update	iOS 16	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (3-Core)	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 638584 (v8), 722727 (v9) Geekbench: 4240 (v5.1) GFXBench: 55fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (242GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1865 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1901 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE 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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A2342 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)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, 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, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF	(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
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	proprietary audio output
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2716 mAh	3687 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • 5W charger is included	• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone X (256GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)

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Apple iPhone X (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)

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

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate