Ginormous performance. LiDAR sensor, ceramic shield, 5G, MagSafe. Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone 12 Pro Max high-end smartphone features the latest technology, albeit the differences to the iPhone 12 Pro are small. Find out in our test who this ginormous smartphone is for.

great build quality, water and dust proof, accurate location services, long battery life, flexible high-quality camera system, very bright and color-accurate display, plenty of performance

short warranty, charger must be purchased separately, expensive repair costs, display only 60 Hz, PWM flickering

Turn the screen on and it looks magnificent: spacious, rich and immersive

Such a large phone that it won't be to everyone's liking, but if you want big then this iPhone delivers without making the form-factor awkward to hold or use.

Great cameras; 5G connectivity when you need it; Big and bold screen; Design is large but not awkward; A14 Bionic processing power

Low-light photography enhancements could be better; Much the same experience as the cheaper (and smaller) iPhone 12 Pro

Pictures don’t quite prepare you for the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple’s newest flagship sits at the top of a four phone family for 2020, and you could be forgiven for assuming that distinguishing between them would be tricky.

Incredible cameras; A14 Bionic processor is fast and future-proofed; More than all-day battery life; Beautifully designed and constructed

Potentially too big and too heavy for some; No 120Hz display; iOS could make better use of the massive screen

The Pro Max’s 6.7-inch display is the largest screen ever on an iPhone. It has the biggest camera sensor of any iPhone, including the three other iPhone 12 models Apple announced this year. It has a 5G radio, and it’s got a bigger battery. It is without question the most iPhone you can get.

Terrific camera; Tremendous battery life; Fast performance

Very close to being too big; 60Hz screen behind competition at this price; I was required to think about 5G

Is the iPhone 12 Pro Max worth upgrading to? The best camera on an iPhone meets a 60Hz display refresh on a $1099 phone, what's the review verdict?

Largest; toughest display on an iPhone; The best camera set on an iPhone; Double the base storage of its predecessor; Futureproof 5G support with bands record; Best water-resistance on a general purpose phone

Static 60Hz display refresh on a $1099 phone; Blocky and heavy compared to its peers; Expensive $599 body repair if you crack the rear; No power adapter in the box; slow charging

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

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is truly excellent, if you can stomach its size. It offers excellent battery life, a marginally better camera than the smaller Pro, and a screen that’s a pleasure to use for watching, reading and playing.

Striking new design; Excellent quality screen; One of the best phone cameras going ; Actual multi-day battery life;

Flat design doesn't suit the size as much as the 12 Pro; Camera only marginally stronger than other iPhone 12 models; Lacks a high refresh-rate screen;

Apple's biggest phone to date excels as a photographic tool, especially in the dark.

It sets a new bar for low-light photography, even if the bar isn't drastically higher than the competition. If you like big phones, you'll love the massive screen. Excellent battery life. Also makes phone calls.

Expensive. No 120-Hz refresh rate or USB-C port, two features commonly found on other large phones at this price.

It’s an iPhone 12 Pro, only bigger. The super-long battery life is the real draw here, while the improved camera doesn’t offer much benefit over the already-fantastic iPhone 12 Pro.

Best battery life ever in an iPhone, A slightly better camera than the iPhone 12 Pro, Blazing fast performance

Camera improvements are minimal