Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max was released on November 13, 2020. It's PTA Approved, so it works officially on local networks without any import hassle.

6GB + 128GB — Rs. 130,000

Key highlights: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) chip, 6GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 12MP triple camera with sensor-shift OIS, 2.5x optical zoom, and LiDAR scanner, 12MP selfie camera with Face ID, 3687mAh battery, 5G support. Ships with iOS 14.1, upgradeable to iOS 26.6. Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue.

Display

6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 1284 x 2778 pixels (~458 ppi) HDR10 and Dolby Vision support Ceramic Shield glass for better drop resistance 60Hz refresh rate — dated next to 120Hz phones common at this price today Biggest and sharpest OLED panel in the iPhone 12 lineup

Platform

Apple A14 Bionic chipset, 5nm Hexa-core CPU 2 x 3.1GHz Firestorm cores 4 x 1.8GHz Icestorm cores 4-core Apple GPU Shipped with iOS 14.1, upgradeable all the way to iOS 26.6 AnTuTu score around 1,340,000, notably higher than the smaller iPhone 12 Pro despite the same chip, thanks to better thermal headroom in the bigger body 6GB RAM keeps multitasking and camera processing smooth

Memory & Storage

6GB RAM with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage NVMe storage for fast read/write speeds No microSD card slot Storage can't be added later, so pick a variant that covers your needs long-term

Main Camera

Triple rear camera setup with the best camera hardware in the iPhone 12 lineup.

12MP primary wide camera f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift OIS (steadier than the standard OIS on smaller iPhone 12 models) 12MP telephoto camera f/2.2 aperture, 2.5x optical zoom, OIS 12MP ultrawide camera f/2.4 aperture, 120° field of view TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for faster autofocus and better depth accuracy Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR photo and panorama support 4K video with 10-bit HDR and Dolby Vision recording up to 60fps Sensor-shift OIS and the longer 2.5x zoom make this the strongest camera in the entire iPhone 12 series, still holding up well for daylight and portrait shots

Selfie Camera

12MP selfie camera f/2.2 aperture, 23mm wide lens SL 3D depth sensor for Face ID and portrait selfies 4K video recording up to 60fps

Battery

3687mAh battery Li-Ion, non-removable Wired charging with PD2.0 — 50% in 30 minutes, charger not included in the box 15W wireless charging via MagSafe 15W wireless charging via Qi2, but only after updating to iOS 17.4 or later Largest battery in the iPhone 12 lineup, comfortably lasting a full day for most users

Connectivity

Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual-SIM 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G support Wi-Fi 6, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS NFC for mobile payments Lightning port, USB 2.0 — needs an Apple-specific cable, not USB-C Ultra Wideband (UWB) support No FM radio, no headphone jack

Design & Build

Dimensions: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm Weight: 228g Glass front and back with a stainless steel frame IP68 rated (6m water for 30 min) Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers Noticeably large and heavy compared to most current flagships

Bottom Line for Pakistani Buyers

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has the best camera and battery of the entire iPhone 12 series, with sensor-shift stabilization and a longer zoom that later base models didn't get.

At Rs. 130,000, it's priced right against current flagship-adjacent phones like the Oppo Reno 11, Vivo V30 5G, and Infinix GT 30 Pro, all of which offer 120Hz displays and modern chipsets.

It's a solid pick if you want the best possible iPhone 12-generation camera and don't mind the 60Hz screen. For raw specs per rupee, the current alternatives at this price will generally outperform it.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

Oppo Reno 11 (Rs. 129,999) — A modern alternative with a 120Hz display and strong portrait camera features. Vivo V30 5G (Rs. 129,999) — Worth considering for buyers who want a current design with a bright AMOLED display. Infinix GT 30 Pro (Rs. 129,999) — A gaming-focused option with a newer chipset and faster charging.