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iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

Comparing the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max: The Value of Certified Pre-Owned Devices from Plug

Introduction

Apple's iPhones are known for their quality, durability, and cutting-edge features. The recently released iPhone 15 Pro Max promises a plethora of upgrades, but how does it fare when compared to the still popular iPhone 12 Pro Max? In this blog post, we'll compare the two models to help you make an informed decision. Moreover, we'll discuss the advantages of buying certified pre-owned devices from Plug.

Design and Build

iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • Ceramic Shield front cover
  • Aluminum and glass back
  • IP68 water and dust resistance

iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • Ceramic Shield front cover
  • Stainless steel and glass back
  • IP68 water and dust resistance

Both phones sport luxurious builds with durable materials, including Ceramic Shield and IP68 water and dust resistance, providing excellent durability across the board.

Display

iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
  • HDR, True Tone, Wide Color (P3)

iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, Wide Color (P3)

Interestingly, both models offer the same display size. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with slight improvements in display technology.

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • A16 Bionic chip
  • 6-core CPU
  • 5-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine

iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • A14 Bionic chip
  • 6-core CPU
  • 4-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine

While both phones are highly capable, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has the newer A16 Bionic chip, providing better performance, efficiency, and AI capabilities.

Camera Systems

Both phones boast excellent camera capabilities, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with enhancements such as better low-light performance and more advanced computational photography features.

Battery Life

The iPhone 15 Pro Max, thanks to its A16 Bionic chip, offers improved battery efficiency, resulting in longer battery life compared to the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Why Choose Certified Pre-Owned from Plug?

  1. Cost-Efficient: Get high-quality devices at a fraction of the original cost.
  2. Quality Assured: Every device is rigorously inspected and tested.
  3. Warranty: Each pre-owned phone comes with a reliable warranty.
  4. Eco-Friendly: Choosing pre-owned is a sustainable option.

Conclusion

The iPhone 15 Pro Max certainly leads in terms of performance, camera technology, and battery life. However, the iPhone 12 Pro Max remains a formidable competitor, especially when purchased as a certified pre-owned device from Plug. Both phones offer exceptional value, but your choice may ultimately depend on whether you're looking for the absolute latest features or are content with a still-powerful device at a more affordable price point.

In our next installment, we'll explore more iPhone comparisons and delve deeper into the perks of buying certified pre-owned gadgets from Plug. Stay tuned!

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Compare Specs

iPhone 15 Pro Max (Unlocked)
iPhone 15 Pro Max (Unlocked) Sale priceFrom $949.99 Regular price$1,099.99
iPhone 12 Pro Max Pacific Blue 128GB (Unlocked) - Plug.tech
iPhone 12 Pro Max (Unlocked) Sale priceFrom $439.99 Regular price$1,099.99
iPhone 15 Pro Max (Unlocked)
iPhone 15 Pro Max (Unlocked) Sale priceFrom $949.99 Regular price$1,099.99
iPhone 12 Pro Max Pacific Blue 128GB (Unlocked) - Plug.tech
iPhone 12 Pro Max (Unlocked) Sale priceFrom $439.99 Regular price$1,099.99
Color Options

Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium.

Pacific Blue, Silver, Graphite, Gold

Display

Super Retina XDR display
6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
Dynamic Island
Super Retina XDR display
6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
Dynamic Island

Super Retina XDR display
6.7-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display1
HDR Display
2778-by-1284-pixel resolution at 458 ppi
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio

Camera

Pro camera system (48MP Main, 12MP Ultra Wide, and 12MP Telephoto)
Main: 48MP, ƒ/1.78 aperture
Ultra Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture
Telephoto: 12MP, ƒ/2.8 aperture
Second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization
.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x optical zoom options

Pro 12MP camera system (Main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto)
Main: ƒ/1.6 aperture
Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture
Telephoto: ƒ/2.2 aperture
Sensor-shift optical image stabilization

Video Recording

4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K HDR at 30 fps)
Action mode
ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording

4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps

Power and Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
MagSafe and Qi wireless charging

Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
MagSafe and Qi wireless charging

5G Compatible

yes

yes