iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max Speed Test - In this episode, we continue our exploration of the iPhone 16 Pro Max's performance against older iPhones, and today it faces off against the 2020 iPhone 12 Pro Max for us to see what we can expect to get in daily performance should we do the upgrade! Share your thoughts, questions, comments, and enjoy the episode! 📱📱🎥🔥
I ordered a 16 Pro Max. Had to return some items to the Apple Store and got my hands on a 16 Pro Max. I was so underwhelmed I'm returning my 16 Pro Max when it arrives. So happy I got hands on with the 16. Absolutely no reason for ME to upgrade and I'm saving $1200. Thanks, Tim!
I think with 16 Pro Max is a sizeable upgrade from the 13 Pro Max but one doesn’t have to upgrade from the 13 Pro Max which is one of the best iPhones of all time and the 16 Pro Max is kind of that moment, particularly with battery life.
I’m upgrading from 12 pro max to 16pm Bcz my battery is 78% and only lasts 3 hours now and I play very demanding games which run pretty bad on this phone as it heats up quick probably from the degrades battery
I have the 12 pro max too (256 GB) and it got sluggish too, but I deleted a lot of pictures and videos and freed up half the storage and it’s fast again. Maybe try that?
Check your battery health. If it’s below 80% better change the battery. If that’s not a problem. Check the storage of your iPhone. If it’s used upto 95%. Delete and maintain a free storage of 5 to 10gb.
Now multiply that half a second by how many things you do on your phone in a day, and multiply that by 365, divide by 60 and divide by 60 again to find out how long you have spent in hours waiting for things to load per year.
@@Jsamedsexcept no one ever will need that answer in a real world context because we only care about that half a second in the moment we're doing an action
I sell phones for a carrier and even I am struggling to justify the upgrade from my 12 to the 16 Pro Max. I’m sure I’ll love it but I just struggle to sell myself on it despite selling other people on it daily lol
The comparisons are so marginal when it comes to average daily use which doesn't justify a yearly upgrade. I guess the latest iPhones are for those who really need the performance boost as it relates to gaming, video recording and editing.
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I have the 12 pro max, 76% battery life. I will just replace the battery and 2 more years to go with this awesome phone. I know it doesn’t have 120hz but my life…. I use my pc’s monitor with 240hz and its too much for me. 60hz is enough for me.
Bro the 12 PM is still a beast ! No really need to upgrade tbh, the difference are not worth the price ! I want to keep mine for at least 3-4 years an really see a huge difference when upgrading (I don’t use mine for work or to create content btw).
It all depends on how much you’re paying for it. I’m only going to be paying $5.55 a month for the iPhone 16 Pro Max and I’ve had this 12 Pro Max for four years so it’s definitely time to upgrade.
I love these comparisons, I would definitely recommend upgrading if someone is on a 12 Pro Max as the upgrades are more substantial with 120Hz Promotion, Apple Intelligence and the much improved cameras as well as significantly better battery life. Great comparison Nick.
@@Rudeboydanyute I upgrade if i wanna upgrade. Nobody will tell me otherwise, certainly not some random stranger in the RUclips comments section, there is a bigger difference with the upgrade from a 12 Pro Max to the 16 Pro Max.
I replaced my battery at the Apple store (apple care) and the overheating went away. The battery life is MUCH better. I used to have to charge it twice a day. Now I can get to the end of the day with still 50-20%. Battery health has stayed at 97% for a year straight with the new battery as well. I keep getting tempted by 120hz but when I compared my phone to 15 opening apps at the Apple store, some apps were opening faster on the 12. I'd recommend trying a new battery out first. If you still really want the 120hz - go 16.
What about people like me on a budget?? Not thinking about that are you? Only the people loaded with cash 💸. The iPhone 12 pro max is the perfect phone for me.
here’s my take. from 12 Pro, it’s a definitely worthy upgrade. from 13 Pro, wait another year but, from 14 Pro, upgrade. simply due to the awful battery life/health issues it has
Thanks for the video!! I love my 12 Pro Max, and was going to hold off on upgrading but it’s the last year to get $1000 credit for it, so that’s the only reason for doing so. 12 Pro Max still works great though !
Nick - great comparison. I just got my battery updated on the 12 pro, so will stick with it for a while. I think the 16 pro a moderate update, but the 12 pro is still punching at least its weight.
Upgrading for a 3 second faster is crazy I’m keeping my 12 pro max My only concern is the heat problem that hits older iPhones and I’m starting to think they did it on purpose
Something wrong with your 12 pro max scores in geekbench 6 .. I get 2279 single and 5302 multi .. as for 3D mark wild life extreme score ( 14.6 FPS average ).
How could you compare the weight? My 12 pro max works fine but it’s a little heavy and I’m looking to upgrade because I’ve had this for too long. I don’t think it’s worth it yet
Really liked your video. It was honest, informative and helpful. Refreshing compared to those tech influencers. I have the 12 PM and I will wait another yr at least for upgrade. 12 PM is a great phone.
Yes, my 12 Pro Max is working fine but it is starting to do little glitches here and there and rather than me buy a brand new battery. I’d rather just get the brand new 16 Pro Max I’ll only be paying $5.56 a month for itand I also get 50% off of my data plan.
I’m upgrading from 15 pm to 16 pm ONLY because the 16 is everything I wanted the 15 to be. Bigger screen, better color in my opinion, better camera and battery size etc. I will keep the 16 pro max for years
12PM is a good upgrade from. 13PM brought pro motion and substantially better battery, 14pm dynamic island, brighter display, 15pm titanium, usb c, 16pm thinner bezels, larger display, larger battery, better battery, 45w charging.
The question is does the upgrade worth the price difference? Most times it doesn’t. I have an iPhone 12 and the only thing I could have wished for is a better battery life and better cameras
I’ve had problems with my 12 pro max since day one, screen has always reacted without being touched and will constantly freeze up and glitch. Even had the screen and battery replaced at different points and still a ton of issues. Obviously the 16 pro max isn’t much better than this phone but I’m ready to stop having these annoying issues
Phones peaked years ago for the average user,still using my 12 pro max which I’m just about to put a new battery in,those tiny speed differences are nothing to make me spend over £1000 on a new phone
Thank you for this test I was looking for it , for normal use better stay with your old iPhone " if you are not gaming , but change the battery it will cost only around 80$
If nearly twice the cpu and gpu is not so far from its predecessor then I guess but otherwise no. The 16pm smokes the 13pm everyday of the week and even smokes the 15pm
@@redeem5858yeah if your looking at a spec sheet lol, but actually using the phone you won’t even notice because iOS is so restrictive it’s like buying a car that can reach a top speed of 250mph but be limited to going 45 mph. In other words you never even utilize the hardware in full on iOS cause it is not demanding
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max Speed Test - In this episode, we continue our exploration of the iPhone 16 Pro Max's performance against older iPhones, and today it faces off against the 2020 iPhone 12 Pro Max for us to see what we can expect to get in daily performance should we do the upgrade! Share your thoughts, questions, comments, and enjoy the episode! 📱📱🎥🔥
Next do iPhone 16 base model vs x(phone) plsss
This is why i like watching your videos ✌️
yes there are lots of upgrade on 16 pro max but in perfomance, thers only a minor speed change I can see.
12 Pro Max still working great 👍🏻
@@patrickchong8581 I’m using it . I will upgrade to Samsung s25 or s24 ultra next
I ordered a 16 Pro Max. Had to return some items to the Apple Store and got my hands on a 16 Pro Max. I was so underwhelmed I'm returning my 16 Pro Max when it arrives. So happy I got hands on with the 16. Absolutely no reason for ME to upgrade and I'm saving $1200. Thanks, Tim!
@@johnl5821 who is Tim now
The old 12 PM still works fine for general duties .
Not bad for 4 years old !
iPhones are at a point now, you can wait 10 years before upgrading.
I think 12 Pro Max could be worth upgrading this year. Whereas with something like a 13 Pro Max, I’d still wait another year for the 17
I think with 16 Pro Max is a sizeable upgrade from the 13 Pro Max but one doesn’t have to upgrade from the 13 Pro Max which is one of the best iPhones of all time and the 16 Pro Max is kind of that moment, particularly with battery life.
@@Adamtendo_player_1You don’t “have” to upgrade from any phone
@@redeem5858Wdym, he is giving a suggestion as well as his opinion. I cant see where he “forced” him
@@redeem5858so you wouldn’t upgrade from a iPhone 6?
I have the 12 pro max and only upgrade every 4 years. No reason to upgrade any sooner.
Trying to justify the upgrade but it’s hard. The 12 pro max is just working so well.
@@squeakycrypto8323 Tell me about it! I love. my phone.
Touché, I’ve been trying to find a reason to upgrade i still can get by with my daily tasks on IP12pro max
I’m upgrading from a 12 Pro Max to the 16 Pro Max most of all for the Pro Motion and camera 😊
I’m upgrading from 12 pro max to 16pm Bcz my battery is 78% and only lasts 3 hours now and I play very demanding games which run pretty bad on this phone as it heats up quick probably from the degrades battery
@@H_ssan7861 that’s my exact reason why I’m upgrading I think my battery is at 77%
yes me too cant wait my pre order 16PMax
Its the processor, I also owned a 12 pro max and it didn't delivered a great gaming experience because it heated up so quickly
You guys can just get your battery changed right? 🔋
@ already changes and performance still that bad
I wanna see iPhone 16 Pro Max vs 11 Pro Max speed test next🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@alenvebaric quote this!! 👍🏻
Yes !!!
Me too!
The test I've been waiting on fr I'm still on the 12 pm
💯
Then the upgrade will be substantial for you.
no point in upgrade until 17
same bro 12 pro max all the way greatest phone apple released
12 pro max is still Gold. Little to no difference in performances. Upgrade for what?
Was the 12 Pro Max used daily since it came out? I used mine daily since it came out and it’s pretty sluggish now.
I have the 12 pro max too (256 GB) and it got sluggish too, but I deleted a lot of pictures and videos and freed up half the storage and it’s fast again. Maybe try that?
Check your battery health. If it’s below 80% better change the battery. If that’s not a problem. Check the storage of your iPhone. If it’s used upto 95%. Delete and maintain a free storage of 5 to 10gb.
My pro max will star glitching randomly lol
Summary: Benchmarks don’t mean anything, if you can “torture yourself” to wait an extra half second, you’re all set with the great iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Now multiply that half a second by how many things you do on your phone in a day, and multiply that by 365, divide by 60 and divide by 60 again to find out how long you have spent in hours waiting for things to load per year.
@@Jsamedsexcept no one ever will need that answer in a real world context because we only care about that half a second in the moment we're doing an action
@@jimbojqmbo Here’s an answer - it’s about 24 hours per year
@@Jsameds which means absolutely nothing
@@IScoreUnderPressure4 to those who don’t understand maths, sure 👍
I sell phones for a carrier and even I am struggling to justify the upgrade from my 12 to the 16 Pro Max. I’m sure I’ll love it but I just struggle to sell myself on it despite selling other people on it daily lol
The comparisons are so marginal when it comes to average daily use which doesn't justify a yearly upgrade. I guess the latest iPhones are for those who really need the performance boost as it relates to gaming, video recording and editing.
I have the 12 pro max, 76% battery life. I will just replace the battery and 2 more years to go with this awesome phone. I know it doesn’t have 120hz but my life…. I use my pc’s monitor with 240hz and its too much for me. 60hz is enough for me.
My 12 pm has same as yours 76% Battery life. Just bought a small pocket 5000 mAh power bank for 9$
Now I can go outside for 2-3 days fully supplied.
Bro the 12 PM is still a beast ! No really need to upgrade tbh, the difference are not worth the price !
I want to keep mine for at least 3-4 years an really see a huge difference when upgrading (I don’t use mine for work or to create content btw).
The differences are actually worth it
It all depends on how much you’re paying for it. I’m only going to be paying $5.55 a month for the iPhone 16 Pro Max and I’ve had this 12 Pro Max for four years so it’s definitely time to upgrade.
I am only paying $5.55 a month for my iPhone 16 Pro Max as well. I absolutely live the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
OMG this is the video I needed! I am upgrading exactly from the 12PM
Its funny how both are like the same iphone despite minor differences
iPhone 12 series, were actually apple’s world first faster device
@Mr-Love-Explain samsung are fast too 🙃
I love these comparisons, I would definitely recommend upgrading if someone is on a 12 Pro Max as the upgrades are more substantial with 120Hz Promotion, Apple Intelligence and the much improved cameras as well as significantly better battery life. Great comparison Nick.
@@Rudeboydanyute I upgrade if i wanna upgrade. Nobody will tell me otherwise, certainly not some random stranger in the RUclips comments section, there is a bigger difference with the upgrade from a 12 Pro Max to the 16 Pro Max.
@@Adamtendo_player_1fair comment bro
Thanks for your comment. I’m definitely going to be upgrading in about three weeks for sure.
I replaced my battery at the Apple store (apple care) and the overheating went away. The battery life is MUCH better. I used to have to charge it twice a day. Now I can get to the end of the day with still 50-20%. Battery health has stayed at 97% for a year straight with the new battery as well. I keep getting tempted by 120hz but when I compared my phone to 15 opening apps at the Apple store, some apps were opening faster on the 12. I'd recommend trying a new battery out first. If you still really want the 120hz - go 16.
What about people like me on a budget?? Not thinking about that are you? Only the people loaded with cash 💸.
The iPhone 12 pro max is the perfect phone for me.
Thanks for testing this combo! Much appreciated 🎉
Glad I could help!
Nick you are a LIVING LEGEND. YOUR WORK AND YOUR REALITY AND YOUR TIME HAVE NO PRICE. YOU ARE THE BEST BUT REALLY THE BEST ON RUclips, BIG GREETINGS.
Thank you for your kind words! Appreciate your support! Have a blessed day!!
Speed looks fine for everyday use. I'd be interested to see more photo and video comparisons. Thanks.
ive been waiting for this, i will not upgrade
hahahah
@@cy6lon354 how is this funny?
I’m glad he did this video too, and I will be upgrading
here’s my take. from 12 Pro, it’s a definitely worthy upgrade.
from 13 Pro, wait another year
but,
from 14 Pro, upgrade. simply due to the awful battery life/health issues it has
Dude meaby iPhone 16pro max vs one plus 12 speed test ?
Preparing that soon
Great video comprising and speed test as always bro
Thank you bro! More to come
Love the 12 pro max wallpaper
Can you please do for me of i pad M4 vs i phone 16 pro Max recently launched
That's coming next month
Next month date
😭😂@@RabindraSarma-y4m
Next video please s24 plus vs iphone 16 plus speed test cameras
my 12 pro max is on ios 15 with a new battery and its just as instant as the day it released
Next, the 11 pro Max plssss🙏🙏🙏
Do a speed test with an xs max and 16 pro max. But making sure that the xs max has a new battery in it
We were still talking about toilet paper shortages when the 12 Pro was released.
Thanks for your reviews. You helped me decide to get my first pro phone and I went with the 16 pro max!
You’re welcome, how are you liking it so far?
@@nickackermanchannel I don’t receive it until late October 😭 but I’m excited for it!
Do some base model speed tests please
👍
👌
Yes those are on the way.
@@nickackermanchannel glad to hear 🙌
iPhone 16 pro max feels laggy 😢
That’s normal, its the first week and also a new software update that needs polishing
Lagsung
could you do a comparaison with the iphone XS Max which is the first "Max" iphone and also my phone ?
Thanks for the video!! I love my 12 Pro Max, and was going to hold off on upgrading but it’s the last year to get $1000 credit for it, so that’s the only reason for doing so.
12 Pro Max still works great though !
Thank you for your testing
I’m still using 12 pro max , no intention to upgrade 16 pro max. 😅
Great vid - exactly what my wife and I were hoping to see. Appreciate the effort
Awesome! Glad it delivered! Have a great day!
How do u still get the old iphone 12 pro wallpaper? I thought it was gone after iOS 15 updates... 😢
You can google it and save in photos by holding on the photo you want
Hey Nick! Thanks for the honest review! I think it can definitely hold up well for another year or two for casual use. Appreciate your input! 😎
Thanks for watching!
Just shows the Apple doesn’t slow down devices like folks think
Nick - great comparison. I just got my battery updated on the 12 pro, so will stick with it for a while. I think the 16 pro a moderate update, but the 12 pro is still punching at least its weight.
Thank you for all the comparison and hands on videos of our modern tech that you do🎉
which screen protector are you using on the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
THANK YOU, subscribed!
I’m upgrading to the 16 from the 12 because my battery is starting to show its 4 year life. 😢
I love your videos Nick..❤Keep up the good work legend!
Thanks for the video I’ve been begging for 😂😂😂
I have 12 pro max which I bought during coronavirus,now i want to upgrade to 17 pro max.
Upgrading for a 3 second faster is crazy I’m keeping my 12 pro max
My only concern is the heat problem that hits older iPhones and I’m starting to think they did it on purpose
Finally🎉 I’ve been waiting for this video since the phone came out ❤
Something wrong with your 12 pro max scores in geekbench 6 .. I get 2279 single and 5302 multi .. as for 3D mark wild life extreme score ( 14.6 FPS average ).
huh, how you get that mine only 2027 single and 4720 multi ?
Did you run all these apps and stuff before doing those tests though?
Can you do 16 pm vs ipad M4 11" 🤩
Later
@@nickackermanchannel sure. Thanks🤩
Did you faced battery drain issue after ios18 on 12 pro max?
Yup
@@Harryjohnson689 any idea how to fix this.
@@syedmuzammil1 wait for the new iOS update all we can do is
my 12 pro max too
@@Harryjohnson689 you're right bro.
How could you compare the weight? My 12 pro max works fine but it’s a little heavy and I’m looking to upgrade because I’ve had this for too long. I don’t think it’s worth it yet
That’s for the video! I have a 12 pro max and wanted to know how much longer the 16 pro max lasts compared to the older iPhone.
My 12 pro max dies every 5 hours my dad said his 16 pro max last almost a day in a half
Really liked your video. It was honest, informative and helpful. Refreshing compared to those tech influencers. I have the 12 PM and I will wait another yr at least for upgrade. 12 PM is a great phone.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes, my 12 Pro Max is working fine but it is starting to do little glitches here and there and rather than me buy a brand new battery. I’d rather just get the brand new 16 Pro Max I’ll only be paying $5.56 a month for itand I also get 50% off of my data plan.
I'm in the same situation and will be doing the same thing.
Is there going to be a comparison between the 16 Pro Max and the 11 Pro Max?
Everyone should wait for 17, 16 doesn't seems that much interesting.
This was in my recommended, just going to quickly watch this before school. Lol
Would you recommend s24U or iPhone 16?
Please also make speed test with s22 ultra s23 ultra also after Android 14 update
Not likely.
I’m upgrading from 15 pm to 16 pm ONLY because the 16 is everything I wanted the 15 to be. Bigger screen, better color in my opinion, better camera and battery size etc. I will keep the 16 pro max for years
How to get a default wallpaper on I phone 12 pro max??
12PM is a good upgrade from. 13PM brought pro motion and substantially better battery, 14pm dynamic island, brighter display, 15pm titanium, usb c, 16pm thinner bezels, larger display, larger battery, better battery, 45w charging.
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max🙏🏻
Coming soon
@@nickackermanchannel WOW THX 🙏🏻
Been waiting for this one … 12 pro max
Next do iPhone 16 base model vs x(phone)
Base model videos coming soon
@@nickackermanchannel OK! ❤❤❤
iPhone 16 pro max Vs iPad Pro M4 speed test plz
The question is does the upgrade worth the price difference? Most times it doesn’t. I have an iPhone 12 and the only thing I could have wished for is a better battery life and better cameras
upgrade only works if you don't change your phone every year, you surely need an upgrade if you have an iPhone 12.
would you try 16 pro max vs 15 plus please?😄
I will take note of your suggestion!
I have both of these. I notice the 12pm has better true tone than the 16pm 🤷
I used 12 pro max for 1.5 years then sold it due to financial issue now i am upgrading to 16 pro max in February 2025 is it worth buying 16 pro mx????
I’ve had problems with my 12 pro max since day one, screen has always reacted without being touched and will constantly freeze up and glitch. Even had the screen and battery replaced at different points and still a ton of issues. Obviously the 16 pro max isn’t much better than this phone but I’m ready to stop having these annoying issues
why is the dynamic island so low. id rather the notch.
the notch is the worst thing ever made
A18 pro vs A18 , to see what in real life, is the difference ❤
Camera bump size difference is crazy
Make a video of 16 pro max vs Xs max💗
This video showed me that there isn’t any problem with the iPhone 12 Pro Max
Thinking waiting for the 16 pro max might be a financially wise decision.
pls do 16 vs 12
Alsowhile testing please use Asphalt 9 Legends as well
Could you do one with the 14 plus vs 16 plus
My 12 does not respond Face ID at those angles 😂
So finally the 16 models have the ability to move icons ?
Make video iPhone X vs iPhone 16 pro max, camera,display & speed comparison
good vid that 12 is still smooth
So finally the 16 models have ability to move the icons ?
Phones peaked years ago for the average user,still using my 12 pro max which I’m just about to put a new battery in,those tiny speed differences are nothing to make me spend over £1000 on a new phone
Thank you for this test I was looking for it , for normal use better stay with your old iPhone " if you are not gaming , but change the battery it will cost only around 80$
I went from a iPhone 7 to the 16 pro lol the speed increase is nice.
Watching on my iPhone 12 Pro Max
How this video can be played in the background ?
dude. we can't see a difference in fps between them, video is in 60 fps
Finally 😮❤
lol probably 13p/13pm is best iphone to buy because of 120hz and being not so far in performance to 16p/16pm
If nearly twice the cpu and gpu is not so far from its predecessor then I guess but otherwise no. The 16pm smokes the 13pm everyday of the week and even smokes the 15pm
@@redeem5858yeah if your looking at a spec sheet lol, but actually using the phone you won’t even notice because iOS is so restrictive it’s like buying a car that can reach a top speed of 250mph but be limited to going 45 mph. In other words you never even utilize the hardware in full on iOS cause it is not demanding
Do the 11 pro max and xs max and x with 16 pro max please 🙏