Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple's 2020 flagship iPhone. 6.7-inch OLED, A14 Bionic, triple camera with LiDAR, 2.5x telephoto, MagSafe, full mmWave 5G. Still in heavy use as a hand-me-down.
Open Apple's official support page →
Quick reference
Where is the IMEI on iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Settings → General → About → IMEI. Or dial *#06#. iPhone 12 Pro Max (US) supports physical SIM + eSIM, so the IMEI is also printed on the SIM tray.
How do I activate eSIM on iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM. iPhone 12 Pro Max supports both physical SIM and eSIM (dual-SIM with one of each). Scan a QR code or use carrier app activation.
Does iPhone 12 Pro Max support 5G mmWave?
Yes — full sub-6 GHz + mmWave 5G on US models. Was the first iPhone with mmWave at launch. Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Options → Voice & Data lets you toggle 5G on/auto/off.
Does iPhone 12 Pro Max support Apple Intelligence?
No — Apple Intelligence requires the A17 Pro chip (iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max) or later. iPhone 12 Pro Max has A14 Bionic and is not on the supported list.
How long will iPhone 12 Pro Max get iOS updates?
iPhone 12 Pro Max received iOS 14 (2020), 15 (2021), 16 (2022), 17 (2023), 18 (2024). Expected iOS 19 in 2025; possibly iOS 20 in 2026. Apple has historically supported iPhones 5-6 major iOS versions.
How do I factory reset iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings. Apple ID password required. Back up first.
Quick-reference answers above are summaries. For the authoritative source, see Apple's support page for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.