iPhone XS Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max - the truth

[@nickackermanchannel]

iPhone XS Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max, let’s discuss the truth!

[@niemfreljsagaral1016]

I want that phone but.......😩

[@faznafahim3109]

I will stick to iphome 11 pro max

[@dominoreaction2564]

Wirst Bands vs. arm bands?

[@junielgc]

@@faznafahim3109 Same ⚡💯

[@abhilashhebbarmu]

I entered and subscribe liked too please hoping I get I have participated in every giveaway still I didn't get hoping I get please from India

[@williambowles3379]

I’m having a great day. I passed all of my GCSE’s and now I’m watching Nicks videos. What a treat

[@mxbaiek6103]

What's gcses

[@chriscoles1000]

@@mxbaiek6103 it's the british version of a GED, but they have to take it in addition to going to high school to get their high school diploma

[@drakata27]

same lol

[@mac3490]

Congratulations William. Delighted to hear you did well, I remember doing mine, an enormous weight off your shoulders post completion.

[@babyyoda9943]

I’m doing mine soon!

[@michaelm8188]

Where is Nick here helping you to master your technology 😭

[@Nzambi237]

😂 😂 😂 He forgot

[@uraharakisuke101]

😂😂😂💯

[@305abyss]

I was so lost because it didn't start with an ad. I honestly thought I clicked on a different video

[@michaelthapa4913]

9:54 here you go

[@atascatorDAOC]

Hes not gonna help you master this one mate. This one is on you and you are on your own

[@Mohamed_KAL]

I have both phones and I like XS Max more, XS MAX display brightness and color accuracy looks much better and higher than than 12 pro max for me and I like to use it alot, not sure if someone else noticed that!

[@gwenfan17]

I literally was looking for this comment. I have both and I use my xs max I enjoy how it feels in my hand. I like the quality of the screen and the weight. No complaints at all I ignore my 12 pro max

[@zimofox]

@@gwenfan17 what if you got ip12pro it’s portability is way better than 12promax will you change your mind!

[@xShinobiXx]

Hey oddly I noticed the same. I was looking at the xs max vs iPhone 12 and the screen + Color reproduction was visibility better on the xs max than the 12. Strange

[@randaranatunga7259]

This is gonna be quite an interesting matchup (Edit): I think that holding on to a XS max would be worth..I mean it’s still a great phone and from that to a 12 pro max the upgrade isn’t worth imo

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

If you have am X or below then upgrade. Apple hasn't changed much with the phones Camera, internals, 5G, different Same notch, same charging port

[@HasanZobaer]

Thank you so much Nick! I really love your honesty and practical reviews. I used to be one of those tech enthusiast who’d get really excited about hardware specs and the camera upgrades but the older I get I can see that in the real life they don’t make much of a difference in the day to day experience. Watching your videos and comparing my phone and my friends phones I totally get it now. I think I’ll stick to my XS max for another years or two. Just recently replaced the battery, the health was at 86% now back to 100% and it really gets through the whole day

[@vky4434]

Using XS Max as a daily driver I like soft rounded edges & it’s perfect Fast enough, regular Updates ✨

[@vky4434]

@@ProPlay86 ???

[@Johnnygga]

@@ProPlay86 pics still look amazing tbh. It has Smart HDR

[@vky4434]

First thought of upgrading to 13pro Max But now decided to save for M1X MacBook Pro 120HZ is not big deal for me Considering the IOS optimisation, Even 60HZ is so smooth…

[@j300z]

@@vky4434 yea

[@ShubhamYadav-et2rz]

@@vky4434 bro if your phone is fulfilling all your needs dont upgrade till they change the front look you probably should get the mac but at the end of the day its your money you can do whatever you want

[@anthony21roman]

In all honesty the 12 pro max is such a mediocre upgrade from the 11 Pro Max. That’s why there are still a TON of ppl with the 11 pro max and Xs Max

[@michaelthapa4913]

Focking 👍

[@aidenbagshaw5573]

I have a XR, and I’ve tried the 13 pro max at the Telus store. To be honest, the only differences I noticed were that it was slightly less comfortable to hold, and if I tried scrolling really fast, I could see the quickly moving text better. I’m sure there’s also the night mode and ultra wide camera, but to be honest, in all the time I’ve had my XR, I’ve never felt the camera to be lacking in any way.

[@shrutishrivastavaashu7698]

Helping you to master your technology is love…. Where is it

[@DaVlog84]

"You would have to use the features to make it worth it, for it to be better." ---- You said it! Definitely the reason I don't go all out and get the Pro models of any smartphone when in reality, I won't be using those extra features.

[@venki6425]

If it comes around 400 $ here in India I am pretty sure I am gonna buy it but the thing is it doesn't come at that price😂😂

[@Amithbittu]

Your videos always helps us to master in technology 😍

[@kyaaron39]

Still rocking my XS Max waiting till iPhone 14 to upgrade

[@patrickchong8581]

Great video Nick👍🏼

[@sappho5988]

I don’t know if you want to cover this in a follow up video but the A12 in the XS thermal throttles. Performance takes a huge hit when it’s doing anything intensive. Apple has addressed this, although it took quite a number of patches to prevent it from heating up but it still does it

[@HEYSERG]

Yeah mine gets a bit warm when I play video games on it

[@Thisbeboring]

The only reason I bought iPhone Xr in 2021 was because, I only care about performence and Xr does that well I seriously never use my cameras so I would say iPhone Xr or 11 would be the best to go for right now

[@NC-ct1xw]

Xr has an amazing camera tho

[@alpsedzn5408]

Agreed

[@rhea3234]

Wow, another excellent review from an amazing tech reviewer. Sending my support and appreciation to you and this youtube channel. More power 💯🤗👌

[@richardcummings3468]

Helping you to master your technology!

[@niemfreljsagaral1016]

The way you pronounce the words the way u review the way you speak like your so professional influencer at all your the best.❤

[@YelloNation]

Thank you. Keeping my XS Max.

[@ahmadmustafa5570]

Hey Nick, whats the best sites to buy used iPhones?

[@anthony21roman]

If the 13 pro max doesn’t have a 120 hz display, im sticking to my 11 pro max Edit: I only have like 4 GB or storage left so imma upgrade. Or imma do what my cousin does. Waits for the new iPhone and gets the last one at a lower price

[@defnotatroll]

What's the storage size?

[@himanshugupta5927]

Using Xs and very happy with it

[@-AlexVlogs-]

ordered my iphone xs max from ebay for like 700 dollars on May 2020. Still in great condition love it. But Im planning of buying the 12 pro max near christmas time.

[@yukithasandika5872]

I love your channel ou are the best reviewer I know thx

[@nickackermanchannel]

Much love!

[@nelsonmartinez949]

Even though the upgrade isn’t all that in terms of pure specs, I really do appreciate the battery life of the 12 pro max, and the design. I bought it and couldn’t be happier. Although I will keep this phone for a while since I don’t think they can add anything to the new phones that will warrant an upgrade except maybe a 120hz display. But even then I don’t have a need for that.

[@dannigrindcore]

the ram does make a difference tho

[@JenniferJohnson-fh8fx]

I have an iPhone 8+ and was thinking about getting a 10s Max and decided against it. I’m going to wait at least another year. I’m definitely not spending $1000+ on a 12 pro max.

[@elouis364]

It just shows that apple just keeps making the same phone with just a little addition. There's lack of innovation

[@armaansaumya]

Or they genuinely make great products each year so it’s harder to add something ground breaking each year.

[@kennyedinburgh5914]

@@armaansaumya they could add loads of things but they don't

[@fijiwill2237]

@@kennyedinburgh5914 things most people don’t need, yeah

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

@@armaansaumya then all the tech KZbinrs are wrong. The notch is outdated the lightning port is outdated. The world uses micro USB or USBC

[@kasperhansen7854]

@@fijiwill2237 that people don't need? Well since they lack so much the price should be a lot less but isn't sooooo. Wether you say that or not it should be there for the price lol.

[@daltonparker7792]

The only way getting the 12 “pro” max would be an upgrade, would be coming from a 5 or 6s plus. Otherwise their exactly the same. On paper it’s better, but software limits all iPhones to run literally exactly the same. The 8 is exactly as fast as the 12 “pro” max. The difference is a price tag and reverting 8 models backwards.

[@mac3490]

Spot on comment m8, bravo.

[@emilsecker7881]

8 is as fast as a 12 Pro. No it’s not lol

[@natalie4070]

I’m upgrading from iPhone 11 to 12 pro max and I can’t wait to have that bigger screen better battery life and camera and resolution. and it being faster.. I don’t like how heavy it feels thou the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 11 it’s a big difference but that’s just something you have to get use to plus the adjustment to the bigger screen for me lol I said the same when I went to a bigger screen from iPhone 8 to 11.. before had 6s lol

[@daltonparker7792]

@@natalie4070 you would be much better off getting the 13 pro max, that’s a much bigger difference, and you would get so much more

[@natalie4070]

@@daltonparker7792 I was told there wasn’t much of a difference the guy who sold me the phone when I made my trade in for my iPhone 11… so and it doesn’t matter to me I don’t need the latest iPhone just wanted a smaller upgrade and bigger screen I wanted the XS max but they don’t make that phone obviously anymore and it’s hard to buy online.

[@ashensandeepa396]

Nice explan ❤️❤️...Truth 😍

[@yusuke9483]

I switched from a X to the 12 Pro Max. Still happy with that :)

[@KARAN-je8ne]

Bring video on 12 pro long term

[@corneliussmith5875]

I appreciate the honesty. I don’t use my Xs Max on sim just on wifi, the experience has been great. For the 2 years before I had it on LTE and it was ok but definitely nothing I’d return the phone for. The experience now has been refined enough for me soo the Xs max still feels like the latest and greatest for me. Again I’m still holding until apple really takes a big leap. Till Then Xs Max 64gb for life🤣.

[@ajcity4177]

How do you manage with 64gb storage ? Its quite low

[@corneliussmith5875]

@@ajcity4177 my main phone I switched to now is a 256gb one plus 7 pro I got a few months ago. It was really cheap even for being a past one plus device it still remarkable how well it works. Honestly, I manage because I don't really use the camera unless I post it right away with my xs max so I don't need to save the picture. The iOS updates has given me extra space over the years as well. Even as my back up device now I still use it everyday. My one plus is really my work phone because of the bigger 🔋. I love the no notch design as well. I don't mind the notch much either tbh it just a tiny bezel to me.

[@jasonhurley4169]

XS Max owner here since day 1, no issues with it since then, only will upgrade if we finally get a 1TB iPhone 13 Pro Max.

[@adeshinaayodelemichael9814]

You got it now bro 😎

[@jasonhurley4169]

@@adeshinaayodelemichael9814 Oh yeah, got it day 1, no regrets.

[@saransuuwannasukha141]

I'm in Thailand and would like to know the price of an iPhone in your country.

[@PackinStackin]

How is the battery at 100%? Did you have it replaced?

[@Gary0557]

Should do a speed test as well Nick.

[@ewanmcdonagh2827]

Still using an XS Max, tempted to upgrade to the 13 Pro Max but not sure if it’s worth it... just need to wait until it’s announced!

[@fevah6790]

Where do you find this for 400??

[@sharkfintech5893]

Try sites like Swappa or OfferUp. The one caveat that Nick didn't mention is condition, so yeah, likely not nearly mint condition with high battery health for $400 (esp for the 256 or 512 GB variants).

[@TheKidJake]

in the trash maybe

[@sdub2395]

Just got a xs max for $440 on Backmarket used

[@Johnnygga]

No way for $400 unless it is beat, scratched up and scuffed and battery health is on the toilet. The prices are more in the $500+ range for a 64GB XS Max that is actually worth buying with the least amount of scratches and wear. These XS Max’s have held their value pretty well after all these years because of the big OLED display and SS sides and nice cameras.

[@anthony21roman]

7:42- Yo I got 2 of the same octopi

[@الطبيعة-ج9خ]

Excuse me, does the S21 outperform the iPhone 12 in the photography issue? Special video thank you

[@Gary0557]

I love my 12 Pro Max, mostly for the camera quality and media consumption, but my S10 Plus has a more vibrant sharper display, and has better call quality.

[@AbdullahSarim2005]

Why do you kept 2 phones?

[@Gary0557]

@@AbdullahSarim2005 Because I can.

[@Gary0557]

@@AbdullahSarim2005 A lot of people use more than one phone, for different things.

[@defnotatroll]

If the S10 display is better why don't you use that for media consumption instead? If I had both an iPhone and a Samsung I'd use the Samsung for all my media

[@Gary0557]

@@defnotatroll The 12 Pro Max has a larger screen.

[@itsabhishek6639]

hlo nick..should we use dark mode in phones

[@emilsecker7881]

Better battery

[@geneticallysuperior6738]

How is your XS Max still on 100% battery health?

[@nelsonstrinko]

The battery could have been replaced.

[@catrinaanderson6966]

Or fast charger. If you buy a fast charger the better the battery will be

[@euhphorical]

@@catrinaanderson6966 the fast charging actually releases more heat which means worse battery health.

[@sachinsherry8175]

How the heck you had 100% battery health on the XS Max lol this is my plan for my 12 pro for long term use

[@corneliussmith5875]

My Xs Max is at 82% 🔋 health even after nearly 3 years of heavy everyday use. I’m surprised that it has not slowed down in speed even after all the videos I’ve recorded, high graphic gaming, and just may task manager.

[@defnotatroll]

Because he doesn't daily drive it

[@tooles001]

Go to ifixit then will replace battery for cheap

[@emilsecker7881]

@@corneliussmith5875 agreed

[@enennanatv8116]

Why is the apple logo in the back cant be barely seen?

[@hazaziazizan7755]

Watching on my XS Max, no need to upgrade i have both

[@CharltonPeter]

I will hold on to my xs max if the 13 has the notch, I do like a pro motion display but if they don’t update the regular iPhone 13 with it then majority of people won’t have it anyways

[@fatbowe]

Would a cover for the 12 PM make it feel rounder...???...

[@danmilan2959]

Pls make background darker

[@manuketsims8780]

if i got money for every time he said " the truth is"

[@bztr659]

Why did u not even mention night mode in the camera part, I feel like that’s one of the major differences in the phones

[@manuketsims8780]

we want the intro back nick

[@Lucin2001]

Can you make a video, should you buy iphone 12?

[@martingrant9005]

Currently own the 12 pro max but my other phone before was the 11 pro max and got to say it felt more comfortable in the hand ✋🏻

[@emilsecker7881]

Barely an upgrade

[@lol-yz2kd]

Why do need to upgrade with 11 pro max? Such a waste of money. You should wait to 13 pro max

[@Randy-jz2cs]

Desde un IPhone XS Max😎

[@rafsankhan5573]

Who is better for I phone xs max vs OnePlus 8 pro please Ripley 🙏🙏

[@03Chris25]

Galaxy Fold 3

[@rafsankhan5573]

What 🤔

[@pankajarun8884]

Xs

[@sharkfintech5893]

The OnePlus 8 Pro is a nice phone, but in terms of stills photography and most def videography, the iPhone XS Max is better.

[@rafsankhan5573]

Ok bro thanks ❤️

[@mxbaiek6103]

iPhone 12 pro max 😍😍👌😍😍😍

[@usertec5275]

Where is it sold for 400?

[@MobileTechPoint]

You did not say "helping you master the technology" i am no longer master now 😔😪😫

[@tadghsmith1457]

What about call quality and signal strenght? The XS max has an Intel modem, the 12 pro max has Qualcomm. Qualcomm is said to be generally better.

[@nickackermanchannel]

I discussed my truth on that towards the end of the video

[@aaronfenton1818]

I got a XS Max via the Amazon Renewed programme. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think you were unboxing a new phone. Pristine condition. 256Gb, Gold. US$350, or £300. Add that to a SIM only contract in the UK, where I’m from, at £16pm or US$22.50pm, and I’m set. I’m not gonna use all the new features of the new 12 pro max. I’m perfectly happy with my XS Max.

[@chassycy]

6:20 I would argue that it will have the same amount of battery life even though the battery is larger because of the 120 Hz and if the battery is larger that means the phone would get heavier + battery life is the same but you get 120 Hz so it is pros and cons

[@DC-uz1my]

I replaced my iPhone XS with the 12 pro max and I absolutely regret it. My 12 pro max constantly drops cellular connection. Verizon states it’s an Apple issue and Apple can’t recreate the problem so they won’t do anything either. Verizon said that this is very common with the 12 pro max. The square sides make the phone feel bulky and it’s too heavy. The only plus for me is the battery life. I bought a used iPhone 11 until I can upgrade with Verizon.

[@PrinnyOfodoks]

Hi, please how is the call reception on 11 compared to the 12pro max? It’s usually said that the 11 series has poorer call quality compared to the 12 series and your experiencing the exact opposite.I’m torn between both and that’s one of my considerations.

[@DC-uz1my]

@@PrinnyOfodoks I feel it is better on the 11 for me. I am using Verizon.

[@PrinnyOfodoks]

DC 1093 thank you

[@applesauce1627]

If you’re able to get your 12 pro max replaced, i have tmobile and i get signal everywhere with zero drops.

[@DC-uz1my]

@@applesauce1627 thanks

[@simpledanman]

And this is why I’m going to Samsung s21 ultra in about a week. I love my iPhone XR. But man it just doesn’t feel like it’s worth paying $1000 for a camera upgrade as I barely take pictures. However the s21 gives me a MASSIVE camera upgrade, and a better screen. I’m hoping in 2 years the new iPhone 15 or whatever it’ll be called actually brings a change. And oh! The notch should be over. It looks like an antique lol

[@emilsecker7881]

You’ll be back

[@otaviogaiao8064]

I have a XR, I’m not planning to upgrade until apple changes the design of the iPhone. They are all too similar. The only thing they have that I want is a better camera right now

[@Deynasaints]

Battery is the deal breaker for me so 12 pro max it is.

[@echobird115]

Me on the 12 mini 👁👄👁

[@DC-vl4ue]

But 11 pro max got a better battery life than the 12 pro max. If battery is the issue, 11 pro max is the answer

[@fijiwill2237]

Even the regular 12 has better battery life than the Xs max

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

The XS max is also from 2018. That's almost 3 years by now

[@dragonprogames6013]

Yep

[@fijiwill2237]

@@Truecrimeresearcher224 what i compared it to was a fresh battery and by experience the 12 last longer

[@bien4u]

this is so true

[@preston8872]

Sorry but going back to android since I don’t like apple and I’ve used android for like 8-10 years of my life and I’m in love with it so Buying a S10e or S10 or a S9 or S9+ or Galaxy Note 9 and giving my mom my iPhone se 2020

[@bryanguardado6757]

estabas escuchando AM remix ?

[@elizabethigwe3804]

I need the iPhone 12 max how much pls

[@nnicole9649]

both my phones. nothing much on the upgrade! im crying

[@PinkSpiderFan10]

At least iPhone 12 Pro Max has 5G while Xs max doesn’t have. Also telephoto lens of 12 Pro Max is 2.5 while Xs Max only 2x. But not worth upgrading IMO, but 12 Pro Max to 13 Pro Max, it is worth upgrading. Because 13 Pro Max has LTPO OLED, 3x Telephoto, superior battery life, etc.

[@yalayolo6112]

400 bills for iphone xs max?? And 1000 for 12 pro max? Whattt. Where???

[@IamDaytrader]

No the 12 is not better. Camera maybe but the phone on general seems worse. I still own both I kept my XS. Bought the 12 pro the week it came out. The touch screen is not as sensitive so if you want to draw with a stylus you cannot with the 12 without a great deal of problems. The XA is superior in touch and color.

[@Antibudoka]

I just got a XS MAX, coming from a SE 1 gen Couldn't be more happy♥

[@ramus9]

“Not substantially, but a lot better than the Xs Max” WHAT!??

[@Karthikneethu]

Guess what!😂,13 pro max came with a notch,and very minor unnoticable upgrades/tweaks,,Apple is already made fun off,now🤣

[@goncaloguerraa]

I love this phone, but the battery…

[@amak338]

Is want to switch to iOS now and I need to decide if I buy a iphone 11 or xs max. I watch KZbin all the time and I still want to get threw the day. So battery live is important for me

[@leeranmitchel7318]

The XS MAX on apple is $639/$769 and not what you said.

[@cheese_boi]

Comparing my Xs Max with my dad’s 12 Pro Max

[@dulleytaya]

iPhone X's max camera rating please 10 out of ________?

[@Duqetam]

Samsung galaxy a51 or iPhone xr which one to buy plzzzzz answer anybody.

[@pankajarun8884]

Xr anyday

[@Riyozsu]

Xr if you don’t care about display.

[@Duqetam]

@@Riyozsu r u sure .

[@Riyozsu]

@@Duqetam except the display and maybe the size you aren’t losing on much things. The chip is many times more powerful than that in a51.

[@Duqetam]

@@Riyozsu okay tvm for the help.

[@Razamohsin2005]

Noooo nick don't compare 12 pro max with the legendary Xs max 🖤

[@Nzambi237]

Who still uses Firefox??

[@nickackermanchannel]

Firefox has great privacy features and a true night mode

[@DC-vl4ue]

Man, there are so many peoples using firefox even if it's already 2021....

[@elvinsworld11]

Lovely

[@afrazm533]

Nick there is a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 And Galaxy Fold 3 😁

[@dragonballxv5902]

#PrayforAlgeria ❤❤❤

[@TimWesley]

I missed my iPhone XS Max. If my son didn’t messed up his phone, i wouldn’t upgraded from the Xs Max to the 12 Pro max

[@BigHouseProductions33]

Hmmm $400 vs 1k…🤨

[@subhashsemwal5923]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zevius7]

Hi

[@bou.59]

I agree 12 pro max feels much more premium than xs max. I like the big edges. Even xr and 11 feels more premium than xs.

[@hoangquan8400]

XR and 11 feel no where near as premium to the XS max... Aluminum < Stainless Steel, LCD < Oled

[@bou.59]

@@hoangquan8400 but the edges on xr 11 are thicker and weigh the same as xs max. Thicker = more premium feel.

[@kasperhansen7854]

@@bou.59 very subjective. For me the 11 and XR are terrible and feels like budget phones as they are. Xs feels hella premium compared.

[@bou.59]

@@kasperhansen7854 for me most premium feel iphone : 12 pro max , the weigh ,frosted back and stainless square edge. Then 11/xr , the weigh and thick bezels. And after that 11pro/ xs which kinda feel the same exept frosted back. 11 pro and xs kinda feel like samsung, flat and thin.

[@kasperhansen7854]

@@bou.59 to each their own😊 I hate thick bezels, it's one of my most hated things 😂

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

Not too much different.

[@lukeduke9304]

👍

[@yournemesis192]

My xs max has a broken back glass, the main camera doesn’t work and the lightning port is so loose that I can only charge it wirelessly Even with these issues I can’t get myself to upgrade

[@callumbush1]

I’ve just bought my first ever Apple product the iPhone 12 Pro Max and boy they sure are overrated and overpriced, Android is vastly superior!