iPhone 12 Pro Max: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $210 in the United States, HK$1,850 in Hong Kong and £180 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 12 Pro Max (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$1,700 to HK$2,100 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 12 Pro Max gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 12 Pro Max sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 12 Pro Max ranges from 19.5% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 7.8% in New Zealand.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹22,000 | ₹32,200 CeX | 19.5% |
| Japan | ¥41,000 | ¥41,000 イオシス 買取 | 18.7% |
| South Korea | ₩320,000 | ₩365,000 민팃 Mintit | 18.3% |
| Canada | $315 | - | 18.0% |
| Singapore | - | $340 Mister Mobile | 17.9% |
| Portugal | - | €267 CeX | 17.8% |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,850 | HK$1,700 Tradein852 先達 | 17.6% |
| United States | $210 | $198 GadgetGone | 17.5% |
| Taiwan | NT$7,300 | NT$5,500 地標網通 | 16.3% |
| Malaysia | RM 875 | - | 15.9% |
| Australia | $320 | $324 CeX | 15.4% |
| United Kingdom | £180 | £162 CeX | 15.0% |
| Spain | - | €220 CeX | 15.0% |
| France | €200 | €218 Easy Cash | 14.7% |
| Italy | - | €211 CeX | 14.2% |
| Sweden | - | 2 326 kr HappyPhone | 14.1% |
| Germany | €200 | - | 13.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 700 | - | 13.7% |
| Poland | - | 841 PLN CeX | 13.4% |
| China mainland | CN¥1,300 | - | 13.0% |
| Mexico | - | MX$3,825 CeX | 12.8% |
| Ireland | - | €178 CeX | 12.0% |
| Netherlands | - | €172 CeX | 11.6% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 111 verkaufen.ch | 9.3% |
| Austria | - | € 133 eBörse | 9.2% |
| Thailand | - | THB 3,800 BKK APPLE | 7.8% |
| New Zealand | - | $198 Device Repair Guy | 7.8% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Your 12 Pro Max is 6 years old. The 18 Pro is a real step up.
- It is 6 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- A20 Pro chip, 6 generations newer than your A14.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 20 on yours (both with a new battery).
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri, which need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- A 120Hz screen instead of 60Hz, so scrolling is noticeably smoother.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your phone, laptop and iPad.
- A 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 12 Pro Max it costs $961 to $1,001. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 12 Pro Max vs current iPhones
| 12 Pro Max | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A14 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 20 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 12 Pro Max get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 12 Pro Max is still supported.
Can the iPhone 12 Pro Max run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 12 Pro Max worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $210 in the United States, HK$1,850 in Hong Kong and £180 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 12 Pro Max. In Hong Kong, local shops pay HK$1,700 to HK$2,100 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 12 Pro · iPhone SE (2nd gen) · iPhone 12 mini · iPhone 12 · iPhone 12 Pro · iPhone 13 mini
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · France · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.