Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)

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

11/17/2020 4:25 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:51 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

33Points Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB) Compare Motorola Moto G 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 (512GB)

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4 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	vs	33 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)58% Lighter	vs	226 grams (7.91 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)190% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+512GB (494GB available)37 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)57% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1284x2778 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+457 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.7"49% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps237 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2070 mAh	vs	+3687 mAh78% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
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Model	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	iPhone 12 Pro Max A2342, A2410, A2411, A2412
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	11/13/2013	10/13/2020
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	78.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3.07 x 6.33 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	226 grams (7.91 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1284x2778 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	457 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	iOS 14
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 638584 (v8), 722727 (v9) Geekbench: 4240 (v5.1) GFXBench: 55fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	512GB (494GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(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	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	3687 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)