iPhone 12 Pro Max is the top-of-the-line model released in 2020 and it comes with a hefty price tag starting from $1,099 for 128GB storage to $1,399 for 512GB storage.
The Pro Max shares a lot of features with the Pro, including the flat-edge design, stainless steel chassis, a Super Retina XDR display using OLED technology, Ceramic Shield front cover, MagSafe accessories, IP68 water resistance, 5G connectivity, and the triple rear camera setup with LiDAR scanner. It is hard to tell the difference between the two, apart from the screen size and SIM tray location.
Under the hood, Apple reserves some huge improvements for the 6.7-inch Pro Max in the camera module. While the ultra-wide sensor stays the same, there are serious upgrades on the other lenses. The primary wide camera features a 47% larger sensor and larger pixels to take low-light photography to the next level. Noticeably, it is equipped with the new sensor-shift optical image stabilization which makes your videos smoother than ever. The telephoto lens has a 65mm focal length which increases the optical zoom reach from 2x to 2.5x and allows you to zoom in closer for portrait shots.
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There are 4 iPhone 12 Pro Max model numbers, which are A2342, A2410, A2411, and A2412. They have some important differences in LTE and 5G connectivity, so you should check carefully if you are not buying from an official Apple Store. If you buy your iPhone overseas or from grey markets, it likely won’t have the best coverage in the United States. Each model number comes with numerous part numbers specifying the country, carrier, storage (128GB, 256GB, 512GB), and color option (graphite, silver, gold, pacific blue). Let’s find out all the differences in the table below.
iPhone 12 Pro Max A2342
| Description | The iPhone 12 Pro Max A2342 is available exclusively for the United States’ market. This is the most desirable model because it is the only one supporting the speedy 5G mmWave network with bands n260 and n261. Its physical appearance is slightly difference with a large side cutout for the new antenna. It has dual SIM capability with an eSIM and a nano-SIM card. | |
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United States – Unlocked SIM-free
United States – AT&T
United States – Sprint
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United States – T-Mobile
United States – Verizon
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iPhone 12 Pro Max A2410
| Description | The iPhone 12 Pro Max A2410 is available in Canada and Japan only. As usual, the Japanese model has a mandatory shutter sound when taking pictures due to self-regulations. The phone supports dual-SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) | |
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Japan – Unlocked SIM-free
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Canada – Unlocked SIM-free
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iPhone 12 Pro Max A2411
| Description | The iPhone 12 Pro Max A2411 is considered the global version because it is sold in the majority countries all over the world. You can buy it in South America, Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. The phone supports dual SIM with nano-SIM and eSIM. Notice that the Korea version has a mandatory camera shutter sound. | |
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United Kingdom
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Singapore
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iPhone 12 Pro Max A2412
| Description | The iPhone 12 Pro Max A2412 is the edition sold in Hong Kong, Macao, and China mainland. This is the only version coming with physical dual nano-SIM card slots. The Chinese model still doesn’t have FaceTime Audio and Wi-Fi calling. | |
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China
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Hong Kong
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Hila says
So a WhatsApp call will not work in the iPhone 12 pro Max China version ?
Fernando M. says
he is talking about 4G or 5G frequency, you can use whatsapp through wifi or 4G, 5G ! You should read more about technology before posting stupid questions
Mustafa Ajajj says
🤣🤣🤣
Bbn says
No need to be rude, politeness is not an option, even on internet..
Bet that, in face to face, I can spank your fake ass, you won’t be able to do anything..
Drew says
Does Hong Kong version have mandatory camera shutter sound?
Tuan Do says
Yes, Hong Kong and Korea version also have it.
Katie says
Dont have yah. The mandatory sounds only with Japan variant
Paul Chamberlain says
Hi,
Does anyone know which model iPhone 12 Pro Max ships from the US Apple Store when you select the Unlocked version? Also, will this model accept a SIM from a foreign carrier (Vodafone Spain in my case)?
Thank you,
PC
Tuan Do says
You will get the A2342 and sure you can use it in Spain.
Jessica says
Model A2342 available for the USA market is the most desirable model, what does It mean?
Tuan Do says
Because it is the only version with 5G mmWave network.
Thu says
Can I order Model A2411, 512G from USA to use in Vietnam?
Tuan Do says
Sure, that works great in Vietnam.
Jacky says
Hong Kong version does NOT have mandatory shutter sound. The mandatory sound is for the Japan market. This has been the case since I used my first iPhone 11 years ago.
Herculano Cabral says
Iam ordering the A2412 from Dubai and it was already been sent
Will it Work Properly in Mozambique (Africa)
Ram says
If I’ll buy the iPhone 12 pro max model in the US, can I use it in Israel?
Ramnarayan Natarajan says
Got the A2411 set from Singapore and it doesn’t have the mmwave band antenna. But other than initial heating issues and slow scroll speed issues am fine with it. Got the graphite 128gb. I can return it though before 8th jan 2021. Purchased on Nov 17.
Benjamin says
Is the one made for the Chinese market original from apple
yousaf says
will iPhone 12 Pro Max A2342 work in Pakistan or India…? The Sim system of USA and India and Pakistan have differences iguess.
Peace udensi says
Does iPhone 12 pro max 128gb with model a2411 has a two physical sim port?
Drea says
Am i the only one experiencing a difference in the brightness/camera
Kenny says
Hi trying to get FaceTime Audio Working on China iPhone 12 pro Max 256
amit says
when you say iPhone from United States – AT&T, do you mean they are locked to AT&T or they are Unlocked Sim Free?
Amit says
would have appreciated a reply from the author.
Tuan Do says
It is locked to AT&T and you must submit an unlock request.
ariel says
how can we obtain esim to be activated to A2411 because im from the phil i have 2 postpaid plan from our 2 network (GLOBE and SMART) here a nano sim, i dont know how i could use my nano sim with my ipone 12 pro max, its not a problem if the sim slot is like that of Hongkong and china version where i can easily slip my 2 nano sim of my 2 postpaid account, now im worried how i can use my other postpaid sim please help..
Savy says
Bonjour puis je acheter une version 2412 pour la France. Est ce qu’il y a une grande différence,
Sm mian says
In pakistan I have purchased iphone 12 pro Max model A 2412. want to know is it suitable,competible for pakistani network