Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max is among the best smartphones of 2021 and is the best iPhone of the year, according to the new smartphone ranking shared today by Consumer Reports.
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The faster A14 processor, OLED display, camera technology and 5G connectivity earned it one of the best slots, with Consumer Reports recommending the 12 Pro Max over other options for its longer battery life, larger screen and 2.5x zoom camera .
While the 12 Pro Max will cost you $ 100 more than its smaller sibling, the 12 Pro, it still has a few hours of battery life, a slightly larger screen and a 2.5x zoom camera that gets you closer to the action. Then comes the 2x camera of the 12 Pro.
On the other hand, the Max version is significantly heavier and can be difficult to use with one hand, even for those with long fingers. If you’re wary of bulky phones, you might be happier with the 12 Pro.
Other top smartphones in the list are the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (voted best Android phone) and the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, which won the awards for “Best Budget Phone” and “Best Phone for All-Day Battery” .
Consumer Reports maintains a ranking of the best smartphones in the market based on a number of criteria, and several iPhones top that list, including the iPhone 11, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.
Apple will have new smartphones in 2021 and the iPhone 13 models are already in the works. The 2021 flagship iPhones will include faster chips, improvements to camera technology, 120Hz refresh rates for the high-end models, and more, with details available in our iPhone 13 collection.