The iPhone 12 Pro Max ($1,099 at Amazon) follows in the footsteps of the 7 Plus and gets camera upgrades that none of the other iPhone 12 models have. At its core the iPhone 12 Pro Max, like all the phones in the iPhone 12 family (the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Mini), has a bunch of things going for it like a new flat-sided design reminiscent of the iPhone 5 and iPad Pro. It has support for 5G, an OLED screen with support for HDR, a ceramic shield covering, an A14 Bionic processor, support for MagSafe wireless charging and it can be submerged to a depth of 6 meters (just under 20 feet) for up to 30 minutes. If you want a deeper assessment of any of these features, take a look at my iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review.

With a big battery, outstanding cameras and the largest screen ever on an iPhone, the 12 Pro Max has big phone energy.

Premium design and build; Outstanding cameras; Great battery life; 5G support;

The large camera bump; The lack of iPadOS-like features;

Bought this phone for the camera capability, and it delivers. I shot the current motorcycle exhibition at GOMA and came out with excellent images despite challenging lighting conditions. The phone works just fine too :) Battery life is also impressive - 2 days between charges if next.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest and best iPhone ever made, but it is now only marginally better than the standard iPhone 12

Huge; beautiful screen; Surprisingly capable speakers; Excellent sound via headphones

Marginal gains over iPhone 12; No bundled charger

Crap no better than my iPhone 6

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best iPhone money can buy, with an immersive 6.7-inch display, amazing cameras, 5G and the longest battery life. The iPhone 12 Pro Max lives up to its name in a few key ways. You get a much bigger display than the regular iPhone 12 Pro and much longer battery life.

Best-in-class cameras, Excellent battery life, Immersive 6.7-inch display, Superior performance, Convenient MagSafe charging

Charger sold separately, A bit heavy and bulky, No 120Hz display

All features are great

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best incarnation of the iPhone to date. This is a must-have for photo and video fans, while the large screen and extra battery life make it appealing for everyday use, even if it is a beast for size.

Great screen; Impressive camera; LiDAR scanner for AR; Pro video with Dolby Vision; Fast processor and 5G

Premium pricing; Two hands required; No high refresh; Not really pocket-sized

Amazing camera. Slick.

If you’re looking for the best iPhone on the market, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is it: it’s powerful, has the longest battery life on an iPhone we’ve tested in 2020 and the camera is top-notch. You'll need to be ready to carry the extra heft, as this is also the biggest iPhone of all time, and the cost isn't to be sniffed at, but we're adding an extra half star for all those iPhone fans that just want the best Apple can bring – the iPhone 12 Pro Max manages to do that rather well.

Great screen; Longer battery life; Powerful camera;

Feels almost too large; The most expensive iPhone; Camera not hugely better than the 12 Pro