Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max69
Apple iPhone 650

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 6 – Detailed Smartphone Comparison

Overall Score and Overview

Display

6.7" 1284x2778 pixels

Camera

12MP

Hardware

6GB RAM Apple A14 Bionic

Battery

3687mAh PD2.015W

Display

4.7" 750x1334 pixels

Camera

8MP

Hardware

1GB RAM Apple A8

Battery

1810mAh

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
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If you're choosing between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 6, choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max for better overall specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which phone has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 6?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers a significantly better camera system than the Apple iPhone 6. Being 6 years newer, it benefits from more advanced image processing technology and excels in superior main camera, better video recording, enhanced selfie camera, more camera features. The technological advancement over this period results in notably improved photo and video quality.

Which display is better for everyday use?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers a better display experience with 6.7" and 1284x2778 pixels.

Which phone performs better in daily tasks?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has better performance with 6GB RAM RAM and Apple A14 Bionic.

Which phone has better battery life and charging?

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better battery performance with 3687mAh and PD2.015W.

Basic Information
Device Name
Apple iPhone 12 Pro MaxApple iPhone 6
Brand
AppleApple
Operating System
iOS 14.1, up to iOS 18.2iOS 8, up to iOS 12.5.6
Release Date
November 13, 2020September 19, 2014
Price
$ 379.47 / C$ 609.00 / £ 358.99 / € 500.06 / ₹ 119,900About 100 EUR
Body
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in)
Weight
228 g (8.04 oz)129 g (4.55 oz)
Build
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frameGlass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)Nano-SIM
Display
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby VisionIPS LCD
Display Size
6.7 inches, 109.8 cm24.7 inches, 60.9 cm2
Resolution
1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio750 x 1334 pixels
Refresh Rate
UnknownUnknown
Brightness
800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)Unknown
Pixel Density
458 ppi326 ppi
Screen-to-body ratio
~87.4%~65.8%
Aspect Ratio
5:916:9
Protection
Ceramic Shield glassIon-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Main Camera
Main Camera
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)
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Camera
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6"
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
FeaturesHDRface detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS720p@30fps
Hardware
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)Apple A8 (20 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
RAM
6GB RAM1GB RAM
Storage
128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot16GB/32GB/128GB storage, no card slot
Performance Tests
AnTuTu v8
638584Unknown
GeekBench v5.1
4240Unknown
Battery
Capacity
3687mAh1810mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 updateUnknown
Battery life
Endurance rating 95h (old)Endurance rating 61h (old)
Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586
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 - A23421, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 - A1549 GSM, A1549 CDMA
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2342Unknown
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5mm jack
NoYes
Communications
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS
NFC
YesYes (Apple Pay only)
Radio
NoNo
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0Lightning, USB 2.0
Features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Specifications are sourced from official Apple website and benchmark results from AnTuTu, DxOMark and Geekbench.
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