Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Infinix Note 30 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max commands a 4.4x price premium and justifies much of it through superior processing power, display quality, and camera sophistication. The A14 Bionic chip significantly outpaces the Helio G99 in real-world performance, while the 1200-nits Super Retina XDR display delivers exceptional color accuracy and brightness compared to the Note 30 Pro's 900-nit AMOLED panel. Camera quality favors Apple decisively: while Infinix boasts a higher 108MP sensor, the iPhone's computational photography, OIS on the main sensor, and Dolby Vision video recording produce noticeably superior results in varied lighting. The iPhone's 20W charging and MagSafe ecosystem add convenience. However, Infinix counters with genuine strengths. The 5000mAh battery with 68W fast charging substantially outlasts the iPhone's 3687mAh capacity, and the 120Hz refresh rate provides smoother scrolling than the iPhone's 60Hz display. The Note 30 Pro's 8GB RAM matches typical iPhone 12 performance for everyday tasks. IP68 rating versus no water resistance is another advantage favoring Apple. Choose the iPhone 12 Pro Max for flagship performance, photography, and ecosystem integration. Select the Infinix Note 30 Pro if battery longevity, fast charging, and value dominate your priorities, accepting compromises in processor efficiency and camera quality.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if…
- →Large 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
- →Sensor-shift OIS exclusive to Pro Max
- →Excellent battery life for an iPhone
Buy the Infinix Note 30 Pro if…
- →Wireless charging at $249 is extremely rare in this segment
- →68W wired charging fills the battery rapidly
- →120Hz AMOLED display is vivid and smooth
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- Large 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
- Sensor-shift OIS exclusive to Pro Max
- Excellent battery life for an iPhone
- Dolby Vision HDR video recording
- 5G support across sub-6 and mmWave
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display
- Heavy at 226 g
- 60Hz refresh rate felt dated in 2020
- Lightning port
- No charger included in the box
Infinix Note 30 Pro
Pros
- Wireless charging at $249 is extremely rare in this segment
- 68W wired charging fills the battery rapidly
- 120Hz AMOLED display is vivid and smooth
- 108 MP main camera captures detailed photos
- JBL-tuned dual speakers for enhanced audio
Cons
- No 5G connectivity — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 is a basic mid-range processor
- 2 MP macro and depth cameras are filler
- XOS software has bloatware and ads
- No water resistance rating
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | Infinix Note 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 13 (XOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 192 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame and back, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm | 165.5 x 76.4 x 7.87 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 2K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.2, 2.5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 68W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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