Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max has a lot in common with its smaller sibling. Think: a new design, expansive 5G network support and amazing performance, to name just a few. Because they're so similar, we think the smaller iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are better options for most people, but if you can handle an...

Best-in-class performance; Big and beautiful screen; Improved triple-camera system

Way too big for some; Cameras can be temperamental

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;

Yes, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is a great buy for those with professional workflows that involve a phone. These could be anything from the need for a stellar display to a top-end processing or professional-grade video recording.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: The best iPhone you can buy is equipped with a superb set of cameras but it is very large

Incredible camera; Very powerful; Gorgeous but tough design

Very large; Battery life isn’t hugely impressive; Disappointing zoom

The only choice if you want to fully Max your iPhone experience, but make sure that’s you before plonking down any cash

Excellent new design; Impressive camera set-up; Lovely large display; Almost unreasonably powerful

No ProMotion/120Hz display; Edges are a fingerprint magnet; Lightning instead of USB-C; Big; bulky and heavy

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

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

All features are great

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.