Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 Price in UAE & Gulf

Side-by-side comparison of verified market prices, camera megapixels, battery life, display quality, and processor benchmark scores in UAE & Gulf.

โœ“ Head-to-Head Comparison: โ€ข PriceCR Hardware Benchmark Lab
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

AED 1,900

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 63/100

Lowest verified at Market Benchmark (UAE)

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Apple iPhone 12 design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 12

AED 1,549

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 64/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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โš–๏ธ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 12 starts from AED 1,549, saving approximately AED 351 over Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (AED 1,900). Choose Apple iPhone 12 for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max?

  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.5" vs 6.1")

Why choose Apple iPhone 12?

  • โœ“ More affordable by AED 351 (18% lower price)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

Standardized 0โ€“100 evaluations across display, camera, performance, battery, and overall value.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (63/100) vs Apple iPhone 12 (64/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 55 | Apple: 75
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 78 | Apple: 68
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Apple: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Apple: 50
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Apple: 55
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 67 | Apple: 69

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Scores 50/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Scores 78/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Scores 55/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Apple iPhone 12

Scores 69/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

๐Ÿ“ก UAE 5G & 4G LTE Network Compatibility

Official network frequency check for e& (Etisalat) and du networks in the UAE.

e& (Etisalat) Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B7, B20
du Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B20
Virgin Mobile UAE Full 5G Ready
Operates on du 5G / 4G Infrastructure
UAE Warranty & TDRA Tip: Ensure units carry official TDRA approval to guarantee 1-year manufacturer warranty across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah authorized service centers.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Apple iPhone 12
Starting Verified Price AED 1,900
at Market Benchmark (UAE)
AED 1,549
at UAE Retail Stores Advantage
Display & Refresh Rate 6.5" 6.1 inches (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio), Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Display Resolution N/A 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Processor / Chipset N/A Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
RAM & Internal Storage 4GB RAM 4GB LPDDR4X RAM
Rear Primary Camera 12 MP (wide, OIS) + 12 MP (telephoto, 2x optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP (wide) + SL 3D biometric sensor 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics sensor)
Battery & Fast Charging 3969 mAh N/A
5G Network Support 5G, 4G LTE GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Operating System iOS 13, upgradable to latest iOS iOS iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18
Build, Weight & Protection Premium build 164 g (5.78 oz), Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aerospace-grade aluminum frame

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 12?

Both Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 12 have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max starts from AED 1,900, whereas Apple iPhone 12 starts from AED 1,549. Apple iPhone 12 offers better budget value by saving AED 351. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 12 in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Apple iPhone 12 is priced about AED 351 lower than Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 12?

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features 12 MP (wide, OIS) + 12 MP (telephoto, 2x optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) with a 3969 mAh. On the other hand, Apple iPhone 12 comes with Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), 1/3.6" and a fast charging battery. Check the comparison table for sensor details.