Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 mini

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 mini side by side: Apple A14 Bionic vs Apple A15 Bionic, 12MP vs 12MP camera, 3687mAh vs 2438mAh battery…

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iPhone 13 mini

$599

4categories won

11 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max claims the overall win over the Apple iPhone 13 mini, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the iPhone 12 Pro Max leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Choose the iPhone 12 Pro Max if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 13 mini if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max wins on endurance with 3,687 mAh and 20W fast charging.

🎮 GamingiPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Apple A14 Bionic and 6GB RAM.

📸 CameraiPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro Max wins photography with 12MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini wins on budget and value at $599 compared to $1099.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 mini: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 13 mini
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 13 mini
Screen size	6.7"	5.4"
Resolution	1284 x 2778Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	457 ppi	477 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	1200 nits	1200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 13 mini
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 13 mini
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A15 Bionic
Process node	5 nm	5 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	1,240,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	5580
Maximum RAM	6 GBWinner	4 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 13 mini
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 13 mini
Main sensor	12 MP	12 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	2.5x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 13 mini
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 13 mini
Capacity	3,687 mAhWinner	2,438 mAh
Wired charging	20 W	20 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 13 mini
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 13 mini
Weight	228 g	141 gWinner
Thickness	7.4 mm	7.65 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design	Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 13 mini
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 13 mini
Operating system	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18	iOS 15
OS updates	6 years	6 years
Security updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 13 mini
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	iPhone 13 mini
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099	$599Winner