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The latest teardown of the iPhone 12 Pro Max has revealed just how different the camera system is to that used in the iPhone 12 Pro, with the physically larger sensor and OIS mechanism resulting in a much larger camera module package.
After other usual teardowns of the other iPhone models, the latest review by I fix it reveals that there are still some differences in the model compared to the dismantling of the iPhone 12 Pro. The larger body gave Apple the opportunity to do things a little differently, given the additional internal space available.
The biggest change is with the camera module, which is physically larger than the one found on the iPhone 12 Pro due to Apple changing one of the sensors. The wide-angle sensor in the iPhone 12 Pro Max is 47% larger than the Pro and maintains the same resolution, allowing larger pixels to capture more light and provide better low-light performance.
Apple’s use of the sensor-shift optical image stabilization system on the sensor means it needs more space, with four magnets used to move the sensor thousands of times per second.
![The iPhone 12 Pro Max camera module, with a larger section for the wide-angle camera [via iFixit]](https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/38962-74406-ifixit-iphone-12-pro-max-camera-xl.jpg)
When opening the iPhone 12 Pro Max, the first immediately apparent difference is the battery, as Apple has continued to use the L-shaped version employed in the iPhone 11 Pro Max, rather than switching to a more standard rectangular version as noted. on the iPhone. 12 Pro.
Keeping the shape also gives you the largest capacity of the four models at 14.13Wh, much higher than the 10.78Wh used in the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, and the 8.57Wh version in the iPhone 12 mini. However, this is still a reduction compared to the 15.04Wh unit used in the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
While it contains largely the same components, the logic board design is different on the Pro Max as well, and the company considers it very compact. Like the mid-size models, it also benefits from a modular SIM reader, making the component easier to repair.
The extra space also allowed Apple to introduce a few other components that could benefit from more legroom. A larger Taptic motor and speaker are included in the model, although there is also apparently a black plastic element that is believed to be included to fill in the “unused” space.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max received a “repairability” score of 6 out of 10. Although I fix it praised the prioritization of screen and battery repairs, as well as the modularity of most components, the use of unusual screws, waterproofing measures, and the possible complete case replacement for broken glass that works against the model.
