Head exposure reference
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.
Display6.7 inches
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E3548A
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR · cellular only1.17 W/kg73% of US localized limit
Body SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of US localized limit
Head SAR · simultaneous1.39 W/kg87% of US localized limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.57 W/kg98% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.57 W/kg98% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot, cellular only (US) | 1.19 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific source field (US) | 1.19 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | 0.99 W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | 0.99 W/kg |
| FCC ID | BCG-E3548A — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.
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General
| Phone | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | 2020-10-13 22:15:27 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available. Released 2020, November 13 |
| Price (historical source) | $ 1,099.00 / € 1,217.50 / £ 1,099.00 / ₹ 129,900 |
| Model Names | A2411, A2342, A2410, A2412 |
Display
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating Dolby VisionWide color gamutTrue-tone |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Quad Camera: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift stabilization (IBIS) 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 120, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
|---|---|
| Main Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera | Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Selfie Camera Features | HDR |
| Selfie Camera Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3687 mAh, non-removable (14.13 Wh) |
|---|---|
| Battery Test | Endurance rating 95h |
| Charging | Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 15W |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 14.2 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 638584 (v8) GeekBench: 4240 (v5.1) GFXBench: 55fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Internal Storage | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM |
| Card Slot | No |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Loudspeaker Test | -23.8 LUFS (Very good) |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 228 g (8.04 oz) |
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame |
Network
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2342 |
| 5G Network | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2342 |
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