UAE Price
AED 1,400
India Price
₹54,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2020
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB is Apple's 2020 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 3687 mAh battery. At AED 1,400 in the UAE and ₹54,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB excels with its 12MP wide sensor featuring sensor-shift OIS for ultra-stable video, 1200-nit peak brightness for HDR clarity in sunlight, and the A14 Bionic’s 5nm chip delivering sustained 60fps gaming without throttling. It’s built for professionals needing reliable 5G connectivity across 19 bands, including mmWave, and a LiDAR scanner enabling precise AR depth mapping. Buyers: mobile videographers shooting 4K Dolby Vision, or field reporters relying on all-day 95-hour battery endurance. Its weakness? No ProMotion display—still locked at 60Hz, making scrolling feel dated next to 120Hz rivals. In UAE at AED 1400, it’s competitive because it’s the last Pro Max with physical buttons and MagSafe, now a rare bargain. In India at ₹54,900, it’s overpriced—newer flagships like the Pixel 8 Pro offer better software and charging at similar cost, while Android rivals deliver 120Hz and 50W+ wired charging. Skip unless you need iOS exclusives or used condition is pristine.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 3687 mAh (14.13 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
| Battery Capacity | 3687 mAh |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2342 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2342 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 228 g (8.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
| Models | A2411, A2342, A2410, A2412, iPhone13,4 |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 294.00 / £ 228.98 / € 289.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 638584 (v8) GeekBench: 4240 (v5.1) GFXBench: 55fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 822 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -23.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 95h |
| Announced | 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 13 |
| OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize a large, durable build and strong resale value over the latest features. For budget-conscious buyers in UAE and India, it offers solid performance at a significantly reduced price compared to new models.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB is available in UAE for AED 1400. It can be found through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB is priced at ₹54900 in India. It is available through certified retailers and refurbished sellers.
The camera system delivers excellent detail and low-light performance with its triple-lens setup and ProRAW support. It captures stable 4K video at up to 60fps with advanced computational photography.
The battery lasts up to a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including streaming, browsing, and camera use. It supports fast charging and wireless charging for convenient top-ups.
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