It should be noted that this A2342 iPhone 12 Pro Max supports 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79, in addition to 5G NR mmWave bands n260 and n261. It is designed for carriers in the United States but is technically functional with carriers around the world.
All iPhone 12 Pro Max models feature a 6.7-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch "Super Retina XDR" display (2778x1284, 458 ppi, 800 nits max brightness) that occupies almost the entire front. It contains four cameras. The front "TrueDepth" camera, housed in the "notch," supports "Advanced Face ID," captures 12-megapixel photos, records 4K video, and includes software features like Portrait mode. The rear is equipped with a 4K video-capable "pro 12 megapixel camera system" with three cameras: an Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view), a Wide (f/1.6 aperture, with sensor-shift optical image stabilization), and a Telephoto (f/2.2 aperture). Apple states that the iPhone 12 Pro Max's "computational photography" features improve low-light performance and reduce noise compared to earlier models.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is built with a partially "surgical grade" stainless steel case with flat polished stainless steel sides and has a glass front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for better durability, and the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connector. It is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance (maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). It comes in four colors: a medium-toned "Graphite," silver, gold, and "Pacific" blue.
Internally, the device is powered by a 64-bit 3.0 GHz "Apple A14 Bionic" processor with six cores (two performance, four high-efficiency) and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. Connectivity options include 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband for "spatial awareness," NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve," a LiDAR scanner, and dual SIMs (one hardware nano SIM and one software-based eSIM).
Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 12 Pro Max are "up to" 80 hours of audio playback, 20 hours of video playback, and 12 hours of streamed video.
In the US, this iPhone 12 Pro Max was initially priced at US$1099, US$1199, and US$1399 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB storage options, respectively. It was also available on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon for monthly payments starting as low as US$45.79, US$49.95, and US$58.29 with a two-year contract. Trade-in discounts were also available.