Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest iPhone you can buy -- and it comes with an impressive camera to match. In this review, we go into detail about the bigger sensor, how it performs in low light, and whether Apple’s biggest phone ever is worth the matching price tag.
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apple could do better .. they already have everything good. Make some useful things for the phone itself.
Welcome to the "phones you gonna buy in 2-3 years" edition
12 pro max is AMAZING
Would of been nicer if they would of included a 90 hz screen or 120 hz screen.
Nice review with the pros and cons, especially in regard to the camera. I shoot with SLR's, so even the best phone camera pales by comparison but a friend wanted to know if it was worth upgrading. Even I'm impressed with the improvements over the years, for the low-light noise and the image stabilization has come a long way. I'm not so certain I'd buy a $1500 phone just to upgrade cameras (and certainly not for the 5G hype in the US, either). Thanks for helping confirm some of my suspicions, though, for it's a nice all-around review and comparison with the products from other lines.
So what about us outside the US? I can't find any decent show like this in my country (Sweden) so when you talk about how it's not worth upgrading to 5G because of how slow the US network is, I feel a bit lost.
Nice
Not big enough
The only reason I upgraded to the 12 Pro Max now is because AT&T gave me a $700 trade in for my iPhone 8 Plus lol. Basically getting the 12 pro max 256gb for $500. Can’t beat that
That's what she said.
Loved the video
Meet 4glit_tech on instagram he Got my iphone 12 pro max shipped to me..... All thank to 4glit_tech on instagram I will give him 100% of all my recommendation.
Meet 4glit_tech on instagram he Got my iphone 12 pro max shipped to me..... All thank to 4glit_tech on instagram I will give him 100% of all my recommendation.
Unfortunately it's too heavy and large for me, i will change mine with the 12 pro.
I just switched to AT&T, bought the 12 Pro Max...and I learned something from your video. Thanks! Stream saver?!?! Boooooooo!
Really great review. Really helpful. Got a feeling the 14 day return allowance is gonna be important with a phone this size and the pandemic meaning we can't go in store !
what is the SOT of 12 pro max... anybody???
Great review! I'm going with the max mainly for the camera so I can get better 3rd person shots while riding a motorcycle off road. Battery life helps too!
Whoa, just saw my old place in jersey city!
Galaxy S20 ultra was to big in my opinion. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is as big of a phone I would want.
Same size as Chevy Spark!
I’d scan those codes, but I’m watching this on my phone.
Honestly.. I have a 7 Plus and now upgraded to a 12 Pro Max and I am thinking of sending it back. It is way too heavy.. it‘s just not comfortable. I really like the size tho
I thought I lost my phone but with the help of Madeeasyhack I got my iCloud password back, he’s the best on Instagram
We bought 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max and they both have awful antenna receptions and to return them and go back to my iPhone 11 Pro Max way better for rural areas
AWESOME review and it helped me ALOT with my decision ! Thank you.
Im using the Iphone 12 pro max and I say the screen size is the perfect size, its not too big for me.
Does anyone know which font they used for the thumbnail? MKBHD uses it for captions as well, I would love it if anyone knew. Thanks in advance!
SOMEONE PLEASE TALK ABOUT LENS FLARE AND GHOSTING ON 12 PRO MAX
I LOVE THIS PHONE AHHHH
What you never heard of the iPhone 8+? My 12 pro Max is a tiny bit larger than my 8+. For gods sake the 12 Max is not too big. It does have more heft but so what. You’ll get used to it. I’m just so sick & tired of tech you tubers saying that it’s too big or it’s colossal. Don’t you folks know about the 8+??? The 12 Max is the most timelessly gorgeous piece of hardware yet.
get over pro motion... itll just waste battery.
Its big but it's not that bigger then 11 pro max
It actually is bigger
I’m tied between getting this in the pacific blue and the iPhone 12 in blue. I currently have an iPhone XR. Any tips will be greatly appreciated 😊
So you buy a 5g phone and can’t enjoy 5g services 👎
Waiting for the notch to get away, a bigger battery and 120 Hz display. That would be perfect.
Waiting for it since last 3 years now
This review makes it seem like the iPhone 12 pro max has the best image quality but it doesn’t, the reviewer even goes further to say night mode is the best when compared to all, the truth is apple is playing catch up to the best. Other phones have larger sensors even. I’m not saying it’s not a good phone.
Probably the best most honest and with just the right amount of detail and opinion on the iPhone 12 MAX review I’ve seen so far. Thank you.
Am I wrong to expect iPhone 13 Max next year? You know, the less “shiny one” with a big screen and battery?
my iPhone and ps5 just got delivered here(Turkey 🇹🇷) to me after using a virtual card I purchased from DUMPSGURU on telegram at a cheaper price, check him out
The Note 20 Ultra is sweating in the corner...
This phone reminds me of Dave Grohl's growing hand in the Everlong music video.
Who else just ordered one but is so excited so keep watching videos of it?
Literally watching this on my 12 Pro Max and I’m returning it because it’s so heavy! Yes the battery life is beyond amazing, BUT it’s not great for everyday use. I’m coming from a 6s so this was a HUGE change.
T mobile has true 5g
Too big or too perfect?....
FYI. AT&T Stream saver can be turned off or turned on by the AT&T app. You click on data,scroll down and click on manage stream saver. Turn on or off. It is a option for people Who have low data plans That don’t want to waste all of there data at once by streaming a video.
i just bought the iphone 12 pro max and i’m so excited for it to get here!!
I moved from the iPhone 5s to iPhone 12 it’s too big!!!
We need to appreciate The Vege & how nice the video look
How big is too big? Basically every phone made today.
Desgusting!!!! Bahhh!
Hmm, iPhoen biased review? The camera is very similar and not the best in other reviews.
I upgraded from the 8+ to the 12 Pro Max. I wanted the better camera since I take a lot of photos. The size doesn’t bother me at all. I didn’t think I’d use 5G since I live in a rural county in Virginia. Surprisingly I get 5G. Very pleased with this purchase
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loved your review! Especially when you stated how you would like the Pro over the Max pre Covid days - Just got the 12 Pro Max and yes, its BIG! Probably returning it for the 12 pro but will miss the extra battery life.
Same! It’s too heavy.
Thank you
It's not that big. Though I'm used to big phones.
Jeez!!! Does anyone else’s hand hurt intensely after holding the 12 Pro Max for longer than 5-10 mins? It’s the instinctive use of the pinky finger holding it below the phone!! Omg the pain is horrible Returning it and going for the 12 pro
Ini
no thanks. 60hz and less than 3000 mAH battery. back to Android
It has a 3670 mAH battery. 120hz doesn’t matter
big phone for little people, i can't wait to give up a kindy or a month of rent to get one
Hi I hope everyone is safe an
Hi Niley, you should go something positive
If you have at&t you can turn off stream saver in your account settings under data.
We shouldn't be racing to 5G. We should be racing to better 4G.
Why do reviewers seem to prefer ultrawide lenses to telephotos? I’ve done pro photo work, and I’m usually more concerned will zooming in to fill the frame, rather than catching more scenery. Telephoto will be especially important once we start going back to live concerts.
I've been upgrading every 3 years since 2008, but I think I'll pass this time. My iPhone X is still working fine, though it could use a battery replacement ($69). It'll probably feel new after that. Spending as much on this new iPhone as I did for my 2020 11" iPad Pro with accessories/Apple Care+, which has the 120hz screen and Apple Pencil 2, doesn't seem to be worth it. I like having a great camera since I take a lot of photos, but the argument about this being a device for a much more mobile lifestyle is a strong one. Between two MacBooks, two iPads, an Apple Watch and an iPhone, I'm already Maxed-out on screens to look at. I've never bought a used or refurbished Apple product besides my Watch ($600 off retail), but with Apple's flagships now pegged at $1,099+ seemingly permanently, I may try to find one for at least 25% off in 1-2 years.
u said that big.. naw.. i said small .. 6.9 are big
I got mine through *cyberwizard19 on instagram* at a low discount, that guys is a life saver indeed💯 ✅
The photos look the same in all the models...it’s not a huge upgrade and value to make me want a giant phone . Apple is still very much YEARS behind in specs and technology than other companies
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Battery life is awesome on my 12 pro max
NO OFFENSE but all of the reviewers have been so gd dramatic about the size. it is not that big. if you had max you won't even notice the difference that much. in fact I was underwhelmed thinking it would HUUUUGE as this guy says 🙄
No it’s not the Samsung is bigger
It’s not a big it’s the same size of the iPhone 11 max people are crazy
I swear to go I can’t sleep waiting for mine pro max
Move to Optus in Australia then for 5G
Too damn big IMO I got an iPad no need for a huge phone! My 12 pro is the PERFECT SIZE
Actually I got a discount with atnt , and man this phones huge, and I thought my xs max was big fak!
I don't know if it is just me, but I don't care about 5g. My 4g LTE is plenty fast enough.
honestly this has been one of the best informative review I had seen with no advertising. I found this review to be very useful in deciding whether to upgrade or not and I have decided to upgrade my XS max to this phone. thanks!
I am so happy I just went with the regular iPhone 12. No regrets
I appreciate the obligatory reference to the race for 5G.
The lowlight section is actually super impressive. I don't think it's a selling point for me personally, but DAMN.
6.7” is too big? Amateurs... 😉
Ok so nobody gonna talk about how they changed the title from best smartphone camera
Yeah your review was great...sure sure! But you are wearing the hell out of that jacket! Where would one buy that? I love epaulettes on a jacket,...it's what i call "tactical chic". Lemme know.
Mrwhosetheboss said the Note 20 Ultra is the best photo camera and the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best for video
Well that didn’t take long now this has turned into a camera review. We know the camera is great. Can you tell us something else about the phone?
Biggest iPhone in 2020.
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I dont know why i am still worried about the size of 12 pro max 🙄🙄🙄 , pls help me , i dont want to take wrong decision .
Got mine and It’s not too big it’s a perfect size 👍
I love your video on the differences. You are giving a lot of great info and examples whereas a lot of others giving reviews aren’t giving allllll the deets like you are. Appreciate you!
My iPhone 12 ProMax arrives between Nov 23-25 ! 😁😆. Super excited!!
Go big or go home
who is he i mean to say his name
B I G
would u get the iPhone 11 pro max over the iPhone 12 pro max coming from the iPhone 6s +?