The screen isn't the only difference in the max though. The pro and regular 12  have identical screen sizes. They do cost more, but the pro have steel instead of alimunium and glass, as well as several additional features, and expanded storage, which imho probably justifies the price. But it isn't very clear what the differences are. All the websites are sighted cenntric, only caring about cameras.

To b clear, the "expanded" storage, technically is "upgraded" storage, from 64GB at the starting price of the non-pros to 128GB for the pros.

If you want to "expand" your storage, check out the following articles from Apple Support and Digital Trends.

6, that only applies for the pro max  versus pro. The 12 versus pro comparason, 12 pro comes with different material  for the case, more durable steel, plus  if I am not mistaken better battery. The max definately comes with better battery.

Though that might scratch though,  if you drop it or take an impact, presumably the steel would hold up better.  But indeed, the pro models have different internals too, not just a steel case. But what is really annoying is no charger in the box, which automatically adds like $30 I think. Especially since someone upgrading from a really old phone needs a fast charger.

So, I have done more research, and seems the pro max has a very significantly upgraded camera,  and a significantly better battery too. It looks like I might wait for the max possibly, battery life will be concerning with 5g.

Do keep in mind, the bigger battery is mostly a result of the bigger screen, so who knows how much better it actually is...
Also, does steel VS aluminum really matter that much when a good case will solve the problem anyway?  It just doesn't seem worth that much extra money.
I also personally find giant phones to be a huge pain in the ass, holding them properly with one hand, getting them into standard sized pockets, the weight making me feel all awkward when wearing shorts or light pants, the more expensive cases ETC.  But I know that some people do find the extra screen space worth it...

Wait so they don't even include chargers anymore?

Wow.

I looked at some of the articles on the 12 and frankly nothing grabbed my interest. I'll stick to my 6S until the wheels fall off .

Touch ID is awesome. So, SE.

@18 rip

Well, I am also thinking about upgrading this year, My 8Plus is starting to lag and battery is also starting to drain faster, although I guess a new one would fix that issue.

I haven't decided yet between the 12 and the 12 Pro.

regarding prices, the pro models of this year actually got bait cheaper. This doesn't count for the standard models though, so for the iPhone 11 and 12, simply because the 11 had a normal LCD screen while the 12 sports an OLED screen.
I don't really miss the charger or EarPods, the later one I didn't even use, and most of us have a number of chargers and lightning cables around anyway, either normal USB A or USB C equipment. And you can get them at a cheaper price by a third party developer, so I don't see the biggest of issues here.

Greetings Moritz.

Yes, SE makes for fun times. Although I'm kind of baffled why they even bothered with it if they were just going to release the 12 mini in the same year. I mean, I prefer touch ID as well, but I figured most people wouldn't care that much.

Or perhaps all the SE models will go defective very soon just like my first one did less than a month ago...