iPhone 12 Pro Max vs 12 Pro vs 12 - Honest Camera Comparison!

After two weeks of using the iPhone 12 Pro Max, here's my final camera comparison and thoughts on if it was worth the extra price and extra size over the 12 Pro and regular 12..
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[@MaxTechOfficial]

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[@RodHerzstrom]

I would say any option is good cause camera is great and the HDR Dolby Vision is so good when you make some editing. I'm uploading several test for that and couldn't been happier with the results. Love the Cinematic feel :D

[@franklahache3679]

Not for the camera, but for other reasons !

[@sk1996]

7:08 "The 12 Pro can't do portrait shot and night mode at the same time, the 12 Pro can." ????????

[@kstevenk]

Is the first photo (0:22) so different because of how you focused the camera? I just ordered a iPhone 12 Pro mostly for sunset/sunrise photography but now you're making me think that I should've gone for the Pro Max...

[@janem.06]

iPhone 12 has the same quality for almost all shots except on night mode. So i think it’s worth buying,

[@BrunoPereira-mo6kg]

When you say the picture looks terrible, bit honestly they are all so good 😅

[@katkat_1987]

i think all camera’s same. 😆

[@katkat_1987]

@@afriz5968 i think it depends on the angle and good lighting😅

[@ranjanagautam3664]

When you spend huge amount of money on a phone, well good is not a word you would like to listen... 😁 it has to be excellent or exceptionally great.

[@bench9967]

Are you serious those cam from Ip12 standard is worst

[@arhamilyas549]

Pros are not worth that extra amount actually

[@aldeen1982]

To be honest: All photos look almost the same. The only difference is the telephoto lens a bit better low light quality in the 12 pro max.

[@tevinmathes9566]

Exactly not to mention the 12 and 12 pro got the same main senser

[@aldeen1982]

@@tevinmathes9566 really? Didn know that! thx!

[@Fullblown671]

If you're on the fence, just get the 12 Pro and call it a day.

[@Londonbridge978]

its an extra $150-200 though...

[@The1Odis]

Lyndon Coleman correction it’s only an extra 130$ if consider it has 128gb base storage instead of 64gb if you live in the US. 130$ more for a telephoto lens, 50% more ram and a 200nits brighter display is 100% worth the extra 130$ it over the regular iPhone 12.

[@Fullblown671]

@@The1Odis If you can afford the 12 Pro, I definitely agree it's worth the upgrade over the 12. Coming from a XS Max, the 128GB of storage and 6 gigs of ram was a no brainer for me...as far as the 12 Pro Max, the price difference between the 12 Pro isn't worth it imo. Plus, the phone is just too damn big & heavy for a daily driver.

[@aidinvlogz5512]

No get the pro max for the big screen

[@JM-223-]

I hear ya got mine today

[@tusharaggarwal9115]

Emu is a bird 🤣🤣

[@MaxTechOfficial]

😅

[@jene.saispas]

I think we’re looking for “Alpaca” 😂

[@JonTheJotter]

I was lmao when I heard that 😂

[@jinvid]

“I was taking pictures and this strange indigenous creature just walked right up to me! It was like, some sort of emu or something!”

[@michaelwiseman4334]

Watching this video makes me happy with my choice of going with the iPhone 12 pro!

[@mannkeithc]

Excellent video. I was previously undecided as to what iPhone 12 to go for. I had been leaning towards the iPhone 12 Pro Max since on paper it offers improved image stabilisation, but this video has convinced me that the iPhone 12 Pro is the optimal choice. Thank you.

[@peterpayne2219]

Thanks for this. You really are an amazing youtuber. Answered exactly the questions I had about this hardware.

[@johnbunyan5834]

You put a lot of work in creating this video. Thanks for your effort. Over all I think that the Pro is the best value, by far.

[@jmcampbell]

Glad I’ve got the 12 Pro than the 12 Pro Max. A good sweet spot within the iPhone 12 line up is getting the 12 Pro 256GB model.

[@mntoo7412]

I have not heard anyone talking about selfie camera from these latest Iphone 12, Pro and pro max that seems very odds when processing, it makes your face looks very shiny and also reflect all the imperfections, unlike the iPhone XS model. Don't seem to have anyone talking about it

[@eliyajd8649]

U so mean to the iPhone 12 😔

[@mightknow22]

But it still okay tho

[@Sukapha287]

😂

[@thisismyexcitedfacee]

i LOVE taking macro shots (i live near a forest, lol) and i was going to get the pro max because i assumed it would handle it the best, am i wrong? should i get the pro?

[@mikeandersonwa]

I must say, thanks for this! I was considering getting a 12 Pro Max for the upgraded camera, even though I hate the size of it, but now I've decided I'll just stick with the regular 12 Pro.

[@pano3607]

I tried both for a bit. You get used to the size, but you don’t get used to the weight. The differences between the cameras are negligible in most situations. In some limited cases, the Max is better but also sometimes the Pro is better. Especially when your phone is close to the thing you’re taking a picture of (which happens a lot).

[@josephsss44]

Nah i know u.. U are the toilet cleaner.. Dont try to act rich🤣🤣

[@danielobioma9091]

Trust me, there is nothing “regular” about the iPhone 12 Pro 😂 the standard 12 and 12 pro are so good that you don’t even need the gigantic 12 pro max.

[@nynkearntzen1991]

Love this video! Thank you 5:59 pic in the middle: "Dad, hurry up and get me that promised ice cream!" 😉

[@adfadfadf4017]

no

[@kingkyle611]

I am happy and surprised how my Iphone 12 Pro does the best in this comparison i thought the 12 Pro max would be better overall camera wise with its small upgrades. Nice vid!!

[@ShawnBlyth]

Love the comparison of the 12 Pro vs. 12 Pro Max! Did you take any night mode/star photos comparing the pro models while on a tripod for a full 30 second exposure? As someone who lives in the NW and loves camping, I would love to know how those 2 compare as I am trying to balance the small form factor, but the best low light photos possible.

[@cpgamer13]

Got a iPhone 12 Pro Max upgraded from the iPhone XR definitely love the pro max.

[@franklahache3679]

It’s worth it for the bigger screen alone. 12 pro max user here. Loving the shit out of it. The battery is INSANE. guys, it’s worth it.

[@Mickytdi]

Also the pro max uses a Samsung screen and the pro uses the LG screen.

[@franklahache3679]

@@Mickytdi is that so? Well Samsung makes the best screens so that is another benefit !

[@Mickytdi]

@@franklahache3679 Yep LG make the 6.1 inch screens. I have had them side by side and i can tell the difference. No way i would have the pro over the pro max the battery is phenomenal.

[@yab3146]

@@Mickytdi is there a big difference between them in screen quality

[@franklahache3679]

@@Mickytdi right!! the battery life is batshit crazy ! People who get the pro always say “the max too big” they just justifying their mistake 😂

[@ilijajakovljevic7449]

2:24 a llama is a mammal An emu is a bird,

[@E111DOG]

great comparison, thank you!

[@officialmultimedia8107]

I expected a little more from the stabilization as well. I got the 12 pro max for the 4G speed, new battery, and new edges

[@romyfleurs4990]

Best comparison I've seen so far! And I've watched a lot :-) This has helped me to make my decision. I'm going to get the iphone 12 Pro. Thanks!

[@nafisidraque5137]

Same here. This video really helped me decide.

[@edoardo201]

For the first photo I think the problem is that the Pro Max got his focus on the sky while the other two phone got their focus on the car. You can see it by the fact that the car in the 12 Pro and 12 shot is brighter.

[@augustogalindo8687]

3:57 this has happened to my XS Max two times, the only solution is a restart

[@mariamadarang1884]

Very informative

[@AvocadoAtrocity]

Llama and alpaca are close. An emu is a bird.

[@aj1nkya.d]

Finally could make my decision. Thanks for the video. Going for 12 Pro, iOS is not good for big screen experiences.

[@juliobarragan8366]

12 pro , so far so good 👌🏻

[@Paa375]

I just herd battery sucks on 12 pro

[@allthewayupx]

@@Paa375 nah bro,i got miner a week ago i had iphone 11 before and battery backup is just same as iphone 11

[@TheKillerZmile]

@@Paa375 i heard the earth is flat

[@rappidgamer142]

@@Paa375 got my 12 pro 4 days ago and it’s really good atleast Compared to my old xr

[@duygu4876]

I wasn't too sure which I should get, the pro or pro max. Seems like there's not too much of a difference. I like the smaller phone but I want to use it's camera somewhat professionally, so if there was more a difference, I'd maybe go for the pro max but I think I'm good with the pro. Thank you so much for comparing these three versions of the iphone 12 series

[@MaxTechOfficial]

Thanks for watching! I’d go with the 6.1” Pro

[@leahmarchandart1339]

This is great! thanks Max!

[@deepagupta3233]

Best Camera Test Ever👌👌👏👏👏👏 I really appreciate your efforts, Thx

[@aey2579]

Great thanks for doing this!

[@comaodinsson3893]

So is the 12 Pro Max a update away from being balanced in the areas 12 Pro is better or is that even a thing? Loving my 12 Pro Max BTW.

[@obedlucksom5636]

Always a fan, keep pouring new content also pls do a gaming comparison

[@s9plus20]

Many thanks for producing this video!! I'm looking at an upgrade and needed some real world differences between the 12 Pro and 12 Pro max. I'm going for the 12 Pro !!

[@DHardWorker]

Thanks 4 d review👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BlakeBowden]

Great comparison!

[@vikramsaggarwal697]

Upgraded to the 12 pro max from the 8 and I’ve got to say it’s amazing. As a person who usually killed my 8’s battery by the night when on low power mode all day. I usually end the day around 30% battery not on low power mode. Also, love the huge screen and amazing camera updates. 5G isn’t that gr8 yet but in the next 2-3 yrs will get much better.

[@ayazhj]

Perhaps you are the only who took them all to the next level of camera review.

[@Jay-kl1qz]

I just got my 12pro max. While checking out its camera in the night mode, it has small dots. Any solution?

[@DCEntropy]

Just upgraded from the Xr to the 12 Pro because of a few of your videos. Watching them sealed the deal for me.

[@Mdogbrown]

How you liking it so far? I’m thinking about upgrading from xr. Camera much improved?

[@adfadfadf4017]

@@Mdogbrown did you upgrade it lol

[@Mdogbrown]

@@adfadfadf4017 Got s21 ultra 😂

[@Jesus-uk4rh]

How do you do “macro shots” on the new 12 Pro Max??? I would love to know and get useful tips! I use the main camera to get close to things but it seems to be having trouble to focus on the object unlike when I had my 11 Pro Max, I didn’t have that issue, I would have to use the 2.5x lens (telephoto) to get “closer shots” and it actually focuses on the object, can someone help? Maybe it’s a software thing? Or maybe something I’m not doing right?

[@CarGuy11]

I bought the Max for the better video stabilization as I film in car frequently. Is there something that can eliminate sun flare for iPhone?

[@Tom_Stevens617]

I think a software patch will fix this by the 2nd quarter in 2021

[@vikingnorm6935]

I get the biggest iPhone every time, like the screen real estate, but coming off XS Max to 12 Pro Max I absolutely LOVE the camera, especially 2.5 zoom

[@Lightingstrike25]

Nice video .and nice pics

[@faizanjoyia]

I have been waiting for this video, there only one or two video on KZbin comparing the 12 pro and pro max but they have done a lot of editing on the video like colour grading. All the other are comparing the 11 pro max and the 12 pro max.

[@Joey.Alford]

Llama or emu? Well one is a bird, the other is what’s in the photo hahahaha! 2:20

[@rzu7120]

The Dalai Lama flies from time to time.

[@RolandoMarreroPR]

It’s an alpaca

[@thewisejack]

12 pro max is a beast in low light

[@whatisthisevenfor26]

I have the 12 promax although I haven’t used it because I’m still using my 11 promax I just feel like the 12 promax is just too big bigger than the 11 promax so I don’t know if I’m going to return it and just get the regular 12 pro but I guess I’m just worried about my camera being different when it takes pictures

[@emiryilmaz9677]

Thank you from Turkey!

[@emiryilmaz9677]

@@batu_cagan :(

[@jayson_jay_]

Excellent comparison and wow, the scenery looks amazing! what country/state is that?.

[@silbannacusofoxyrhynchus6096]

It must be Peru because of the alpacas

[@Playerdrew10]

I’m really glad I got the 12 pro. Pro Max is too large for my hands and in many cases the cameras are better. First phone that has really impressed me with its camera(s). I love shooting video and photos with it.

[@aleyvlogs5415]

Nice video bro☃️❤️

[@notwho_uthinkitis]

The dark pic of the iphone 12 caught my eye

[@notwho_uthinkitis]

@Avingay Anfordstay ok

[@beatzandwheels]

@Avingay Anfordstay mhmkay.

[@dwightsbeetfarms3611]

What’s interesting is that at 26mm Pro Max and regular Pro seem to have the same perspective, where Max should have more “zoomed in” background. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JosaLaFlare]

We’re these pictures taken in Colorado? Those sunsets and mountains look very familiar 🤔

[@bernios3446]

The real question is whether one is ready to carry around such a huge phone as the 12 pro Max. Went for the 12pro. If the 12pro Max also had a larger tele sensor and a larger ultra wide sensor, I wouldn't have resisted. Like that I am glad I went for the smaller pro: the computational photography and the excellent ProRaw format are just the same in both.

[@briXEON]

hello, pls - I need your opinion - why my old iphoneX much better in selfie-video then my new iphone12proMax??? night, light from the ceiling in the room

[@FreaKoko]

how is possible to have a bigger sense but not better photos? also, why didn't they improve the macro shots for iphone 12pro max?

[@ornelasouflerou5697]

I command samsung 21 ultra but I'm wondering if iPhone 12 pro (not Pro max) is better? I don't see videos with this comparison :samsung 21ultra vs Iphone 12 pro. Can you tell me, please which is better for photo's before i bought the Samsung. Thank you

[@moviecreams2190]

Love From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@sakhawatrahman4961]

How much do iPhones cost in Bangladesh? I’ve heard that the 12 Pro is 115,000 taka?

[@danielmcdonald9917]

I've got just the 12 and its brilliant I guarantee there's no difference between any of them

[@Cyrek-sm5vz]

Same I have 12 and it’s doesn’t look different from the pro series

[@msrvfx]

I'm guessing your photos were hand held and were not utilizing screen focus/white balance. That could easily create differences between all images.

[@Rob-di6sv]

Went max for extra screen and battery. The £100 extra over a few years feels worth it.

[@FrenchingAround]

Getting close to 500k ;)

[@grantsbirds1207]

2:20 an emu is a bird!!!! LOL 😂

[@michaeljoseph3210]

Love the pro max I think most of the issues with the camera can be fixed thru software

[@Jeo-What]

Thank you for the camera comparison review. I was going to buy the mini but ended up with a pro because of the lidar sensor and not regretting. What l really want.... iPhone 12(13) Pro Mini would be great considering the Pro model usually would last a bit longer on its battery life like the 12 Pro over the 12.

[@s214s5]

Thank you for making me skip all iPhones this year

[@ksshorts3649]

That Ram Car is following him 🤣

[@Blaquegold]

Honestly coming from a 10s Max I can’t go to a smaller screen. I have been getting the bigger screens since the iPhone 6.

[@at_oussama]

the iphone 12 pro can actually do portrait and night mode, i don't know what went wrong in your case?

[@Brandonwilliams46]

Sensor shift only kicks in, in intense situations. Like running, or car mounting the phone.

[@kitt23NY]

If you had to choose between the pro and the pro max which would you choose?

[@thiagosimoesdantas1548]

O q vc me recomenda XIAOMI 13 lite ou iPhone 12 Pro Max?

[@donguiddodilozzo1906]

Thanks so much for the real life comparisons ! This is quite interesting and valuable ! Unless you are into special photo situation often or situations that are critical, the many dollars do not see to buy you a "quantum" leap difference. Coming from the past on the "6" it looks like the 12/12 Mini would do the job given the money to spend. Thanks again for this very informative video !

[@ifur]

I've just wathced LTT's video on M1 Macs and came here to say thank you for doing reviews and all kind of different benchmarks and scenarios all in really quick and explanatory way. Really thank you

[@MaxTechOfficial]

Thank you!!

[@kuau714]

I think the only way to see a difference is to shoot in Apple Raw coming out soon with IOS 14.3 if you don’t plan to shoot in Raw then it really doesn’t matter which iPhone 12 you pick

[@alfredoserralles5396]

That's SMART!!!

[@ilsa6544]

I’ve had the iphone 12 pro max for around two weeks now and I’ve surprisingly never used the camera even once. just wanted a bigger screen to watch youtube.

[@PrincessYonna1]

Same. I barely take pictures

[@Yu-ry6ts]

Very good video.

[@tzd]

How many times have you said 12 Pro in this video when you meant iPhone 12? Very confusing.

[@farhanfahim27]

For some reason a good number of pictures taken with the iPhone 12 looked better than the ones taken with the pro.

[@Weekends_explorer]

He doesn't know how to take portrait with iphone 12

[@elishavijoy3522]

iPhone 12 Pro Max bigger sensor was supposed to get More light right .???

[@franklahache3679]

Barely noticeable tho.... same with the stabilizer.. do I regret my pro max? Nah, the battery goes crazy

[@everythingreviews777]

No the pro Max 2.2 Aperture let’s in less light versus the 2.0 aperture in the pro let’s in more light

[@billct657]

@@everythingreviews777is there a reason why they would do that? Why the pro is better in this instance

[@shrigg]

It may improve with firmware updates

[@siddhshah2024]

@@billct657 it's only a smaller aperture in the telephoto camera, because it can zoom in further. very minor differences you will hardly notice any change between the two phones in day to day use.

[@KING2011KOKO]

I got both but can you do a speaker review it seems pro max has better speaker

[@andycosminzidarescu5637]

Can I connect a Wacom tablet to m1 MacBook?

[@billymania11]

I'm not really a camera guy but I care about cellphone reception and battery life so it's the 12 Max for me. The camera stuff is a value add.

[@button9]

get a load of this guy using his phone for phone calls like it's 2003

[@joshbonner9409]

It’s not just the bigger sensor. It’s a better lasting longer screen, bigger screen

[@nickbrough8335]

On your 12 pro max lit night photos it looks to my eye the difference is due to the 12 pro max over exposing the image slightly. It’s likely that the software needs more tweaking for the pro max camera to obtain best results. Some of your other pro/pro max comparisons are pretty close.

[@timoteopereira7]

How is this possible ? If the cameras on 12 pro and 12 pro max are the same ?

[@chrisbenn]

Nice video but some flaws... listed below! But the video did help me make a buying decision! :) So thank you! I went with the Pro! @ 0:27 - There is clearly a cloud in front of the sun in the ProMax photo so the ProMax gets "better light"! You can see the plain or Jet or whatever it is, is not in the same place in the Fotos! @0:42 - The background is a clear difference but again, the textures on the jacket are because of "better lighting"! See there is more sunlight on the whole jacket on the ProMax then on the Pro.

[@kyler24mahoney15]

Hey max can you answer my question is it a good idea to upgrade my 11 to 12 pro I am just worried about battery for the 12 pro though?

[@franklahache3679]

The battery life is legit the same regardless of the smaller battery. You might get like an extra 15 minutes out of the 11 under heavy heavy usage but IMO you should probably wait for the 13 bro

[@franklahache3679]

If you have an 11 pro don’t upgrade if you have a normal 11 do it

[@kyler24mahoney15]

@@franklahache3679 yah I have the 11 so would the battery be better or worse if I go to the 12 pro

[@Tom_Stevens617]

@@kyler24mahoney15 If you don't use your phone for watching too many HD videos, or play graphic-intensive games for too long, the 12 Pro will last you all day. If you're worried about battery life I'd recommend the Max though, it will last all day as well, but i will have about 15% more life than the Pro. I know that because I have the Max while my brother has the Pro (hands are too small, he's only 12). Also, the battery on the Max will age better than the Pro. For eg, say 2 years down the line, if the Pro has about 80% total battery left, the Max will have about 90%

[@Tom_Stevens617]

@@franklahache3679 I don't know about you, but I feel 5G and MagSafe alone make it worth upgrading from the 11 Pro to the 12 Pro in my opinion

[@JonnieGrooms]

Larger screen, bigger battery and the stabilizer sensor is what sold me on the max

[@MikeyBats]

The regular 12 wasn’t really bad considering the capability different type of lenses..

[@lorep7412]

I guess the sales of 12 pro are kind of low. Every youtuber now posts videos on how they regret taking the max 🧐

[@13moni13]

That is what I am thinking too

[@Paa375]

The max has done very well. The top seller pro would probably be second

[@Niaaaaz]

make a video on issues of iphone 12 plz

[@locovidepro]

Fantastic review, I love all the comparisons you did between all three phones with photos and video. This helped me now to understand what do I really want to get not just because of the price but what do I can really need for what I do. Once again, thanks for your valuable video.

[@timf6916]

Good job

[@pano3607]

I hear that the pro max takes night shots faster. Is that true?

[@sinhafamily]

"Llama or Emu..." lol