Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Realme 11 Pro+
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max excels with a superior display featuring 1200 nits brightness, 60Hz refresh rate offset by exceptional HDR quality, and the A14 Bionic chip delivering premium performance. Its camera system, while lower in megapixel count, produces more refined images with advanced computational photography and Dolby Vision video recording. Battery life extends to a full day with MagSafe charging convenience. Realme's 11 Pro+ counters with a 200MP main sensor, 120Hz AMOLED display, faster 100W charging, and larger 5000mAh battery at one-third the price. However, it lacks water resistance, wireless charging, and the processing muscle for demanding tasks. For professionals and performance seekers, the iPhone 12 Pro Max justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users prioritizing battery capacity and fast charging should choose the Realme 11 Pro+.
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 Realme 11 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- →100W SUPERVOOC charges the 5000 mAh battery in about 28 minutes
- →Stylish vegan leather back with unique color options
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
Realme 11 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor captures incredibly detailed photos in daylight
- 100W SUPERVOOC charges the 5000 mAh battery in about 28 minutes
- Stylish vegan leather back with unique color options
- 120Hz AMOLED display is smooth and vivid
- 5G connectivity with Dimensity 7050 performance
Cons
- 200 MP mode produces large files with diminishing returns in low light
- No water resistance rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are filler cameras
- No wireless charging
- Dimensity 7050 is a mid-range chip — not for heavy gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | Realme 11 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 13 (Realme UI 4.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 189 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm | 161.6 x 73.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS | 200 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Samsung ISOCELL HP3 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.5 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.2, 2.5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3687 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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