iPhone 12 Pro Max Price In South Africa & Specifications

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the highest-tier model you can get on the iPhone 12 lineup in terms of specifications. It is like an upscaled version of the iPhone 12 Pro, with a bigger display and battery, but it also has a better camera setup.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is still available as a brand new option even after 3 years, thats to tell you how good this device has been. It’s less expensive compared to the latest iPhone 14 Pro Max and all the iPhone 13 series.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Price In South Africa

The price of the iPhone 12 Pro Max in South Africa is around  R15,299 – R25,999. It comes in 3 variants; 128GB + 6GB RAM, 256GB + 6GB RAM, and 512GB + 6GB RAM. You have the option to choose from 4 beautiful colours.

iPhone 12 Pro Max	Price In South Africa
iPhone 12 Pro Max Price In South Africa 128GB	R15,299 –R15,999
iPhone 12 Pro Max Price In South Africa 256GB	R16,900 – R19,900
iPhone 12 Pro Max Price In South Africa 512GB	R25,999 – 27,299

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Full Specifications

BASIC INFO
Name	iPhone 12 Pro Max
Model	A2411, A2342
Launch Date	November 13th, 2020
DISPLAY
Type of Screen	OLED
Size Of Screen	6.7 inches
Resolution	1284 x 2778
DESIGN
Weight	228g
Dimensions	160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm
Build Material	Corning glass front and back, and a stainless steel frame.
PLATFORM
Software	iOS 14.1, upgradable
Processor	Apple A14 Bionic
CPU	Hexa-core (2×3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4×1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU	Apple GPU – 4-core graphics
CAMERA
Main	12 MP
Telephoto	12 MP
Ultra-wide	12 MP
Selfie	12 MP
MEMORY
RAM	6GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
BATTERY
Capacity	3687 mAh
Type	Li-Ion
MISC
Fingerprint	No (Replaced with face ID)
Colors	Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
SIM	Nano SIM & eSIM
FM Radio	No
3.5mm jack	No

Build Quality

The back of the 12 Pro Max is covered in frosted Gorilla Glass 6. The screen is protected by strong ceramic shield glass, which is hard to scratch or break. It has IP68 rating for water resistance, Apple says it can stay underwater up to 6 meters for about 30 minutes.

The frame is made of stainless steel, which keeps everything in place. It looks shiny but can be a bit slippery to hold

Display

The screen on the iPhone 12 Pro Max is bigger than that on the 11 Pro Max. It’s a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a pixel density of 458 pixels per inch. At the top, there’s a wide notch cut out for the camera and 3D scanner.

While it is a bit of an eyesore, it’s not quite as offensive on this larger screen as it is on the smaller iPhones. This display is a really nice one, regardless. the Black colous are quite deep, thanks to OLED technology, and color accuracy is excellent.

You get TrueTone automatic white balance adjustments based on the ambient lighting, And the maximum brightness is really good. You can get up to 822nits of brightness, using this device outdoors wont be an issue.

Speakers & Face ID

The iPhone 12 Pro Max comes with two stereo speakers. They are set up in a special way: one speaker is at the bottom, and the earpiece acts as the second one. The 12 Pro Max scored very well in our loudness test. The sound quality on the iPhone 12 pro Max is actually the best among all the iphne 12 Line up. It has deep bass and rich mid tones, and the high notes also sound very good.

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead it uses a Face ID recognition to wake up and unlock the phone. It’s super-fast, reliable, and secure. But your face has to be visible to the camera and 3D scanner for it to work.

Software & UI

All of the new iPhones come with the latest version of iOS 14, which has also rolled out to older iPhones as well. One of the most notable features you’ll find on iOS 14 is that the home screen supports widgets now, which you can stack to save space. And like Android’s app drawer, iOS has an App Library.

Processor

One of the major upgrades you’ll find in the new iPhones is the new chipset – Apple’s A14 Bionic, built on a 5nm process. In benchmarks, the iPhone 12 Pro Max beats last year’s model quite handily, scoring about 20% higher in CPU tests. GPU scores aren’t quite as dramatic an improvement, but they still come out on top.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB. This extra memory helps it manage a unique feature it has: its LIDAR scanning technology. This technology is also present in the iPad Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro.

The phone’s LIDAR scanner repeatedly fires a laser and measures its reflections with a dedicated sensor to calculate distances. Unlike a regular ToF camera that you’d find on other phones, LIDAR gathers a bunch of points to map out complex surfaces in 3D space. This is useful for augmented reality and measurement apps, as well as for more accurate camera portraits.

Battery Life & Charging

The Pro Max is powered by a 3,678mAh battery, the Battery life is better compared to the previous models. with a 20W iPhone charger, you can actually charge this device from 0-100% in less than 1hr 30 minutes. It also has support for MagSafe, you can attach magnetic accessories to the back of the phone.

Camera Specs & Video Recording

The iPhone 12 Pro Max’s 12MP triple camera setup offers some upgrades over the likes of the 12 Pro. While the ultra-wide camera is the same, the main camera has a much larger sensor, with sensor-shift stabilization rather than OIS. The telephoto camera, which has OIS, has a longer range with a 2.5x optical zoom.

You can take a 12MP selfie or a cropped-in 7MP one with tighter framing. The quality of selfies are excellent, with rich detail, true-to-life colors and dynamic range, and well-handled noise. Thanks to the 3D scanner on the front, selfie portraits are great, with impressive separation and defocused backgrounds. You can shoot 4k videos from both the main cameras and the selfie camera.

FAQs

Verdict

If you are in south Africa but you want an iPhone with biggest screen, good battery life, solid thermals for gaming, and the potential to take the good photos, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is worth spending your money on.