iPhone 12 Pro Max review: how big is too big

Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest iPhone you can buy -- and it comes with an impressive camera to match. In this review, we go into detail about the bigger sensor, how it performs in low light, and whether Apple’s biggest phone ever is worth the matching price tag.

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[Rithari]

Who else watching all reviews one after another

[reckless]

Just a little note - when I said “overprocessed” about the Note photo, what I was specifically referring to was how much noise reduction is going on. Carry on!

[leouddhav]

That concluding statement about how this is a perfect phone for the life we used to live was very perfectly put

[AuthenTech]

Ok those .qt files and QR codes is so cool, thanks for adding those

[lucarinke]

6:45 Just scan them with your phone
Me: Watching the video with my phone :/

[yeetgor]

1:12 you could say it's on THE VERGE of being too big, just saying...

[okeoke]

I deeply appreciate your call for realism and sense of priorities as a conclusion. It's nice to ear. You did it again, so thank you again.

[joeviloria]

I am one of those who bought a 12 pro and still watches videos after videos about the 12 pro max.

[mluqman]

Sigh, just watched MKBHD and now this- and no one compares it next to iPhone 11 Pro Max for size comparison

[emmgeevideo]

Great review, thank you. I’ve got a 12 Pro Max on order and it arrives Friday. The real-world reviews are just coming out and I’m gobbling them up. I kind of have pre-buyer’s remorse. You review hit every one of my questions. I sold a very good small mirrorless camera to offset the price because I found that I just don’t need it anymore because I’m not going anywhere anymore. So why not have a super camera in my phone for those times where I really do need one? Anyway, your thoughts and analysis are spot on and I appreciate them. I also appreciate your presentation. Some tech reviewers think they need to be a showman vs. doing what you do — just talking like you were with a friend vs. being on camera.

[AdrienRaza]

Does sensor-shift stabilization have an effect on video stabilization? Great review!

[VaibhavGautamIndia]

a very well presented review and true to life. good job Verge. In a phone review probably the first time I am watching a video which is as good as Dieter's review. great job Nilay

[alexanderradetsky]

10:07 “I had to work really hard doom-scrolling through the election to drain it” LMAO

[kikiinthegarden]

I love your video on the differences. You are giving a lot of great info and examples whereas a lot of others giving reviews aren’t giving the deets like you are. Appreciate you!

[phondekarvidhesh]

After watching MKBHD. I felt like they are reviewing 2 different phones.

[yt]

The 12 Pro max is almost exactly the size of of the 7 Plus & 8 Plus; so why all the drama about it being too big?!?!?

[mr_grillet]

The point about just another screen to scroll through social media from the couch from really hit home.

[lukefearnley]

Really enjoy the reviews u guys do going into great detail good stuff 🤙🏼

[naturekuwaitgardening]

Such an informative video.. thanks! I would like some opinions, please :
I’m upgrading from an iPhone 7 plus .. which iphone is the most similar in terms of feel/dimensions: the 12 PRO MAX or the 12 PRO ?

[RickysGadgets]

Ordered my iPhone 12 pro Max in pacific blue cannot wait ships in 12 days