iPhone 12 Pro Max 3 Years Later - Upgrade or Keep it
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- iPhone 12 Pro Max 3 Years Later - Upgrade or Keep it? Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 3 Years Later Review discussing whether or not you should upgrade to iPhone 15 Pro Max or wait it out another year for iPhone 16 models!
In this video we will do a long-term review of the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and discuss how well this awesome iPhone performed over the long term and if it is time to upgrade to a new iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
If you have an iPhone 12 Pro Max or plan on upgrading, please be sure to leave your thoughts below in the comment section of this video!
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Introduction, body, build, design: 0:00-3:01
Display Quality and do you need a better display: 3:02-4:22
The case for brighter display, and 120HZ: 4:23-5:17
Software performance and remaining support: 5:18-7:36
Camera peformance and features now: 7:37-8:35
Picture samples and how they look now: 8:36-9:57
5G, Audio, Battery, Final conclusion: 9:58-12:15
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iPhone 12 Pro Max 3 Years Later - Upgrade or Keep it? In this video, we discuss if you should upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro Max or keep the iPhone 12 Pro Max! Share your take, questions, comments, and enjoy the video :P
Iv got iPhone 11 Pro Max do you think I should upgrade to 15 pro max
@@jacobschwartz6721it's gonna be a very nice upgrade I promise.
@@jacobschwartz6721 just buy iphone 13 pro or pro max and don’t waste money bc they are all the same
my Brother i am one of your subscribers who really love watching your mobile comparation thank you. bro i had problem which is all the 12 pro max in my country are refurbished or boxed. but there is no brand new ones of i phones there i whant you to helpme i what to became i apple new client i have few money but how much i phone 13 p m and 12 p m are.
Can’t wait to get it im watching thee vids on my XR
I own one and really happy with it. The best thing about buying the pro max models is that we get extra 1-1.5 years of decent battery life. Would probably keep it for another 1-2 years.
And if the battery is bad then u can just replace the battery
I’ve got the regular size and whilst for the first 6 months to a year the battery was amazing. Approaching 3 years now and I’m charging it 2-3 times a day which isn’t the worst but definitely not ideal for when I go out.
Still can use it till 2028. No need to waste money as it still as smooth as earlier
iPhone 12 can probably get like iOS 21 or beyond 😂
@@michaelm8188That a14 chip is no joke it’s already a big gap between the a14 and a13
2028 ? lol it will likely not support ios updates at this date
@@badrbcg5394The 12 is super powerful so it’s likely they cut of the x,8 because of the less powerful neural engine which was fraction of the xs. The 12 with a14 chip is infinitely more powerful than the a12 with it being a significant gap to its predecessor the a13
2027 acutally and 13 is 2028
Nice video. I have a 12PM and knew all that but it was nice hearing it from you before deciding if I want to buy the 15PM :)
This is exactly the video I needed! Thanks Nick!!
Hard to believe this phone is 3 years old! Time really does fly!
this is life
This is what you’ll get if you upgrade to the 15 Pro Max from the 12 Pro Max:
-Titanium
-Big camera bump (not a feature but worth mentioning)
-ProMotion (LTPO Display)
-Always on Display
-Big Battery
-Action Button
-1000 nits of brightness
-1600 nits of HDR
-2000 nits of outdoor brightness (auto brightness)
-Action Mode
-Pro Res
-Cinematic Mode
-24MP and 48MP camera
-5x telephoto with 120mm
-Macro Photography
-USB C (3.0)
-Emergency SOS with satellite
-Crash Detection
-Dynamic island
-A17 Pro
-eSIM only (only in US models)
Note: Some were introduced in the 13 and/or 14 Pro Series.
And none of what you mentioned is worth me ditching my 12 Pro Max...especially the inconvenient e-sim.
thinner besels
slightly curved edge
8 gigs of ram
improved sound quality.
Also way heavier which is why I'm looking at Samsung
Thank you, more reason to not upgrade.
@@embxssyy9936 other way around titanium will make it light
will hold out. thanks for the advice!
Hi nick. You always make the video I was thinking about. Thanks dude
Just got battery replacement after 2 and half years and man battery way better , gonna rock this phone until 2025 september
Been sticking with my 12 Pro Max for nearly 3 years now but finally ordered a 15 Pro Max, mainly because usb-c and I’ve been tempted by 120hz, dynamic island and camera upgrades for a while now.
But yeah if you’re a casual user content with sticking with a decent phone I’m sure the 12 will serve you for a while longer.
send me your 12 pro max then🥲
Unless you want the dynamic island or the *slightly* better cameras, keep the 12, nothing much else has changed.
120hz, brighter screen, A15, 3x zoom, macro and much better battery life on the 13PM. Dynamic Island, Always On, more than double the brightness at 2000 nits vs 800, A16, 48MP main lens, much better stabilisation on the 14PM. Now the light titanium build, action button, 5x zoom, USB-C and more on the 15PM and a very refined main camera. The 12 Pro Max is fine but I wouldn’t say 3 generations of upgrades are insignificant.
@@User-cb4jmOn paper,yeah,but nothing substantial or life altering
@@Nothing-kr5hnbetter then the iPhone 12 Pro Max
@@User-cb4jmFor those features i use a Galaxy s23 ultra. Much better. My iphone is mainly for flex, but its a prison
Mine still rocking for over 2 years now. I use it for social media and filming. My battery is still at 92%. The only problem I got is the screen, the right part won’t touch easily because the phone fell on the ground many times 😅
Iphone 12 Pro Max is still a keeper for me.
I passed my old one of these down to my Mum and she loves it - I doubt she’ll need to upgrade for many years to come. 12 Pro Max was a very solid entry
I'm still using the iphone 12 pro max on 16.7 - Besides the smashed back glass, it runs like a champ. Still has 89% battery health, probably gonna rock it for another year or 2 then get the 15 or 16
Thank You for a highly informative chat 👏
I just got the battery replaced on mines from 77% back to 100%. Works perfectly fine and will keep using it until the iPhone 17 or 18 Ultra
I have the iPhone 12 Pro and got it at launch, I was gonna upgrade to the 15 pro but decided to wait for the 16 pro, definitely looking forward to 120 hz refresh
Got my 12 pro max on launch and sticking too it until software support. 79% battery life but I’ll take it to Apple and get a new battery for $90. The Pro motion and USB C would be awesome but I don’t feel it’s worth the extra money so I’ll upgrade when I lose software support
The 12 Pro Max still works great for me, but I decided to upgrade to the 15 Pro Max since I've been wanting ProMotion, my battery health is on the decline, and this will be the last year I will be able to get the most value out of the phone with trade-in ($1000 value with AT&T which is the same as the 13 PM and the 14 PM, 11 Pro Max is only $850).
I also do have the AT&T next up my 12pro max is paid in full Im aware that you can pay 50% and then upgrade but I did not need the 13 & 14, You said " the last year I will be able to get the most value out of the phone with trade-in" this would be the last year 12 pro max would be able to get the $1000 value ?!
@@oscarlebron2086 I believe so, just by looking at the 11 Pro Max trade-in pricing.
Im in the same situation. I can get great value for my 12 Pro Max from Att.
Same reason here :) but i'll still be keeping my iPhone 12 Pro Max as a dedicated music player.
Do you get these $1000 dollar trade in deals every year?
Had one back in Feb and it was still great this phone aged very well
I'm going from 12 ProMax to 15 ProMax. the 12's batter is still ok, but under descent use, it looses charge faster than it should. I want the 5X zoom. I want faster data offload. The 12 PM is still excellent, but there are reasons for me to upgrade.
The 12 pro max goes up to 12x Zoom
I LOVE the 12 pro so much with that blue color that I ordered a 12 Pro max. It’s amazing I love it. Definitely could pull a 4 year.
I just know about the macro shot using ultra wide lens… thanks man!
I have my iPhone 12 Pro Max and I’m waiting for the 16 next year to upgrade. If you want the 12 Pro Max to feel like new, change the battery even though it’s around $100 the new battery will last you the whole day easily
Facts 👍👌 , just did a battery replacement
Same here. I still have my 12 Pro, which I bought during the pre-sale back in 2020. It's totally okay for me right now. I was planning on upgrading to a 15 Pro, but I think it's worth waiting for the 16 Pro.
Same. Did a battery replacement in June and feels like a brand new phone.
Yes, did the same and felt like a new phone for $100.
How can I replace if I don’t have apple care is there apple battery orginal to replace or others brand ??
Nice ! Man I have the Gold iPhone 12 Pro Max and work perfectly like new . My little bro also but he’s going for the new iPhone 15 pro max . But I think ima stay with my iPhone 12 Pro Max and wait for the 16 pro max 😎
I have the 12 Pro, and I'm not upgrading this year. It still works great for me.
Still have my 12 Pro Max, got it Day 1. Still waiting for something great to give me a reason to upgrade
The only thing that failed on my 12 pro max is the zoom camera . It can’t focus at all and I can feel it trying but I think something in the mechanism is stuck or messed up. Because it’ll focus for a second or two and then unfocus again. I tried so many things to fix incase it was software based but no luck . I do like this phone a lot and otherwise would maybe wait another year to upgrade . I pre ordered the 15 pro max this am . Because I’m a fan of titanium and usbc.
Upgrading from the regular iPhone 12, suffered from major battery drain issues unfortunately.
I bit the bullet and ordered a 15 pro max , I currently have a 12 pro max … only upgraded as I for the first time seen the blue titanium in person and loved it, the main reason I still have my 12 is because of the pacific blue. I will die on the hill that it’s best iPhone colour ever. Blue titanium is a close 2nd so thought I’d upgrade while my current phone is still with abit of money.
❤❤Thanks for the review, Tell me pls 🙏 84% battery is it sufficient for 1 day normal use ?
Which do you think is the best color for this? In terms of scratch visibility
I have a 12 Pro Max. Earlier this year I had the battery replaced by Apple. It didn’t cost that much and really boosted the longevity. I’ve always kept in a case and used a quality screen protector. It looks like a new phone. Also you mentioned that the 12 doesn’t charge fast. That hasn’t been my experience. I use an Anker 47W charger with a USB-C to lightning cable and charging is amazingly fast. Maybe the new battery helps.
How many years have you had it?
@@el.asesino.rd. 3 years.
I have 65W fast charger with the same phone and new battery - I measured the charge speed, it goes max up to 12.5W, not more. The cable is supporting 35W peak...
@@krismataslipknotPowerful chargers damage the battery
How much you pay for battery? Do the reset the phone?
looking forward to see you review iOS 17 on iPhone 12 Pro!
I’d like to see info on the 17 software. Also, I heard about a problem with one of the 12 models put off some kind of harmful radiation. I have you heard that?
Sticking to my iPhone 13 Pro
I’m watching from a 12 Pro! I was tempted to buy the 15, but I guess I can wait to upgrade. :)
I really miss the 12 Pro wallpaper. I was searching but I couldn’t find it in the gallery! How did you find it?
I promise if my speaker wasn't messed up on my 12 pro max I would 1000% keep it another year, great phone still to this day.
Got my battery replaced. Any thoughts of upgrading have vanished for the low price of $119 Cdn.
5G, night photography, extra gig of RAM, defined corners, bigger screen is why I went 12 Pro max and sold my 11 Pro.
Nothing since has been as big an upgrade from the 11 to the 12. Not since the 4s from the 3 series.
Amazing.💛
Still have mine. She’s great.
I have the 12PM waiting on the reviews to see if it’s worth a upgrade. I am a zoom person on my phone. I attend a lot of sporting/concerts so wanna see if it’s worth it
As someone that had the 12 pro max and miss it, the only differences I’ve noticed are the extra zoom, I’m a heavy user so my battery needed replacing, and the 120hz display. Bad my new 15 pro max is having connectivity issues, driving in same areas my 12 pro max no issues but 15 pro max is having multiple issues staying connected to network. If you like your 12 pro max hold out!!
I have an Iphone 11 and my husband is gonna give me his 12ProMax as he wants the 15. This video was useful!
Dropped my 12 pro max off my Harley, It fell off the mount. Had a thin useless case on It that fell off the phone during the fall. Phone had a screen protector, so the screen was alright, all that showed was some decently deep scratches on the corners, but nothing too bad at all. Holds up GREAT 2 years later. Well built iPhone
You're The best !
Hi Nick I also have a 12 pro max but what about what they said about the high SARS level in France they banned iPhone 12 due to high radiation what are your thoughts on that????
Are they changing the overall design after the 15 ?
Ill go from 12Pro Max to !5 Pro Max ... pre order placed
1)Battery Health*its 100e to replace ..
2)Micro lens
3)Bluetooth
4)Usb C
5)IT's HEATING UP.... HE's ON FIREEEE (and the screen Dimms )
and 6) 120hz Pro Motion and the new Vertical always on clock will be great
Wanna see the OS17 update first before doing any upgrades. Mine does work pretty well still.
mine now has battery issues and i bought an android phone for heavy-duty use (gaming) to preserve it longer. will probably upgrade to the 15 once the prices have dropped
Honestly… I think you convinced me to wait… Thank you 🙏🏼
I have a 13 pro 6.1 inch model and I just preordered the iPhone 15 pro max in titanium blue so how much can I get for my 13 pro if it's mint but battery 🔋 is at 83% life
I have the 12 pro max i love it but AT&T is offering $1000 trade credit for the 15 pro max and since my 12 pro max battery is at 73% max capacity i feel like its a justifiable upgrade.
Going from 12 Pro Max to 15 Pro. The 12PM is still a great phone but my upgrade is available and I wanted something a bit smaller too.
Nice move, sometimes these phones can feel just too big
Hey I’m planning on doing the same thing, could you share your experience with “smaller” iPhones? I have 12PM and thinking of getting a 15pro but idk about the smaller phone size
Same here!
Keeping the 12 pro max. Battery still at 87% health and I have not even used 25% of the 256gb
I will see what the 16 pro max has to offer
Never put mine in a case which is unusual for me considering I suffer from OCD but the borders are pristine
Great video and thanks 👍
You havent even used 64 gb? Thats hard to believe. Im sute those videos will cover atleast 40 GB + the apple system taking the space + apps + usage. Really not even 25%?
@@BigCobra191 just checked currently on 43gb usage lol
I'm a luddite and probably don't use half of the features on My 12 pro max. (( for example I was today years old when I discovered the slider thingamajig on the cameras zoom)) :😀My battery is still 88% of new. My guess is I won't be looking to upgrade to till at least the 16.
I would still be using my Pacific Blue 12 Pro if it had ProMotion. That color is unmatched.
Agreed it’s a gorgeous colour and wish it had 120hz. If that’s the main feature you care about in an upgrade though then a 13 Pro would suffice for very little more in the used market after selling the 12
I’m planning on upgrading my 12 pro max to a 15 pro max. Main reason is because of battery degradation due to my heavy usage of this phone.
My iPhone 12 Pro has some sound quality issues on the headset earpiece. Doesn’t sound clear anymore so while I could technically hold off I’d like to upgrade by end of this year to the iPhone 15 pro max. I know there’s issues with overheating and the titanium metal changing color and fragile but I keep my phones in cases always. Yea I think the 16 pro will be a game changer if what we hear from rumors is true. I’m a tech guy so like new toys. Typically 3 to 4 years is my upgrade time. I doubt 16 will be that much better since apple will keep the same iOS the standard body we used to lol.. in my opinion the 13-14 are currently the best iPhones you can get. Right now the 15 pro are having issues but apple is quick to update iOS to fix those.
What’s up everyone! I’m upgrading from the iPhone 8 and thinking about getting an iPhone with a 6.7 Inch display. Would it be better to get a 12 pro max for $600 or a 14 plus for $650? (Btw I’m on a budget so I’m not looking for anything fancy).
I miss my gold 12 pro max currently using the 14 plus I just wish it had 3 cameras on the 14 plus
I am typing on here from my iPhone 12 Pro Max I still don’t want to upgrade yet as I’m happy with my phone it’s great it’s not let me down it still works great like as the day I got it
Same here but my battery % is at 78
Im excited to upgrade for a couple reasons, I drive often and when driving and I am on the phone with someone, my iPhone 12 pro max heats up when using GPS to the point that it says my iphone is too hot, I hope that this has thermal issue has been fixed. My battery is also at 84% and just dies too frequently, I feel so attached to the charger.
Lander sells cases that have a pad on the back part that is pressed against the back of the phone. It’s absorbs heat when the phone gets too hot and absorbs cold when the phone gets too cold. It’s keeps the phone at an optimal temp. I notice my phone battery last longer than other cases and my phone charges alittle faster as well. If the sun is hitting the front glass directly for prolonged time your phone will always overheat. Keep the screen out of direct sun light no matter the situation.
im on a 12 Pro and i am going to get the 15 Pro Max.
Bought this guy in April 2021, still works great, do not plan to upgrade. Just need to change the battery.
Will it be security patch supported till 2026 end? Or 2027 end? Or even 2028 end?
My 12 max battery is at 78% but it's still a great phone. Instead of getting the basic 15 I was deciding on getting the 14 pro max but I See those have had battery issues
I have the 12pro but will wait for the 16.
I have the 12 Pro, it works fine and was in the Apple case all that time. The battery capacity is now 91%. Considering waiting for the 16 Pro.
Can’t wait to get it im watching thee vids on my XR
I have a 12 Pro, and it's still working just fine for me--battery still holds a charge, and the phone runs as it should. I've resisted the "model ending" iOS upgrades, after iOS 16.5. Camera aside, the faster processor doesn't warrant an upgrade for me. So maybe I'll re-evaluate when the iPhone 16 or 17 comes out.
Can’t wait to get it im watching thee vids on my XR
ive got one and it works well. Battery is at 94%. As much as an upgrade would be nice to do, I just can't seem to make the change......
Nice video. I still have my iPhone 12 Pro Max and not upgrading until I see something I like. 👍
What is the battery life you are at getting at what battery health
Can u do 1 for the iPhone 12 Pro?
Hey bro, i wanted to ask if preorder is available only in countries that has official apple store to go and pick up the phone from there, or can i preorder it from another country that does not have apple store, like Macedonia or other balkan countries.
I ordered the 15 pro because my ear speaker on my 12pro is a little messed up
I heard that there was an issue about the radiation of this model. France halted the sales of IP 12 lineup
Watching from my 12 Pro Max 👀. What’s the verdict? Let’s see
im thinking of upgrading my 12 pro to the regular 15. I realized i dont care for the cameras, but the chip, dynamic island, more battery, and especially the usb-c are reasons why im thinking of upgrading. Any thoughts?
I was thinking the same, maybe go for the iPhone 15 plus?
because of the society they will tell you to upgrade thinking you will use new features wich you really you will probably scroll through yt shorts and tiktok trust me dont waste money
@@XxXxEvil yea I came to that conclusion, not getting this years iPhone. Thanks
@@MrBtw2000 no problem
I don’t have the iPhone 12 Pro max but my xr is still a keeper for 2 year coming 😂
Just got one gonna upgrade the battery bcuz I brought it at 80% and gonna keep the phone at least for two years
It should be great for a few more years 👍🏻
I have the 12 Pro (not max) and bought it literally 2 months before the iPhone 13 Pro launched. Paid it off within 6 months and kept using it till I got my 14 Pro about 8 months ago. I still use it, but not as the primary driver, which goes to the iPhone 14 Pro. I'm going to keep my 12 Pro because it's the final iPhone launched in the USA using a SIM slot.
Nah, the 13 pro is
12 Pro Max still at 91% battery health almost 3 years later. Keeping mine til it stops getting security updates in 2026-2027 💪
In 2024 I’m about to move up from the 7plus to to the 12 pro max for $550 CAD hopefully it last just as long as my 7plus has.
2 years into 13 pro max stiil runs like a charm with 91 percent battery health
I hope my 13 pro will get update till 2028
Sticking this year with the iPhone 12 Pro Max, do need a video on iOS 17 review on this device.
I was still using the i phone 6 as recently as march this year! I phones are made to last
Bro you are just broke💀😂
I l change if front camera upgrade to 32mp or more
If you can afford it then upgrade if you have other things you need to prioritize then wait a year or two at the most of course take care of the battery .
My aunt has a 12 and she will not upgrade. Iv tried everything but still a great phone.
I have a 12 pro max and still love it would not upgrade it soon at all😊
Got mine fitted with a 5000mah battery so I’m golden all day
How??
Just upgraded from XR to 12 PRO MAX. Its really nice upgrade
I have an XR and was considering a 12 or 13 pro max. Did you get yours direct from Apple?
@@greghilt8492 of course not! I got it second hand for cheap
Same here, the performance jump is massive
i went from xs to 12 pro because of 3 more years of update if not xs was still great
Watching this video on my iPhone 12 Pro Max
When first video with ip15 pro od expected?
Next week
I agree that the 12 pro max notch is the least distracting
Make a updated iphone 12 video seeing that the 15 came out