Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13
Overall winner

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.6/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & details
Apple iPhone 13
6.2/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & detailsWhich is better?
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max wins narrowly over Apple iPhone 13 — 6.6 overall against 6.2.
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max takes 3 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery — 4,352 mAh against 3,240 mAh.
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.1 inches.
- Apple iPhone 13 is the lighter phone — 174 g against 240 g.
Category scores
| Category | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 5.2Tie | 5.1Tie |
| Camera | 5.5Better | 4.9 |
| Display | 7.8Tie | 7.6Tie |
| Battery | 6.3Better | 5.1 |
| Design & Build | 8.0Better | 7.2 |
| Software | 8.5Tie | 8.5Tie |
| Audio | 6.8Tie | 6.8Tie |
| Call Quality | 7.8Tie | 7.8Tie |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 24 Sep 2021 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS | iOS |
| OS version | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 27.2 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Chipset (as published) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB · 6 GB RAM + 512 GB · 6 GB RAM + 1 TB | 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 4 GB RAM + 256 GB · 4 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Card slot | None | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.7″ | 6.1″ |
| Resolution | 1,284 × 2,778 pixels | 1,170 × 2,532 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness (peak) | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,352 mAh | 3,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.7 mm | 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 174 g |
| Materials | Glass, Stainless steel | Glass, Aluminium |
| Colours | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| Face unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 12 MP wide (f/1.5, OIS) · 12 MP telephoto (f/2.8, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/1.8) | 12 MP wide (f/1.6, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4) |
| Front cameras | 12 MP depth (f/2.2) | 12 MP depth (f/2.2) |
| Video (max) | 4K@24/25/30/60fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2643, A2644, A2645 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2633, A2634, A2635 |
| Network · Bands 5g | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2643, A2644 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2633 |
| Network · Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Main Camera · Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Main Camera · Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Selfie Camera · Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Connectivity · Radio | No | No |
| Misc · Models | A2643, A2484, A2641, A2644, A2645, iphone14,3 | A2633, A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, iphone14,5 |
| Misc · Sar | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| Misc · Sar Eu | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) |
| Misc · Price | $ 445.00 / £ 358.50 / € 404.21 | $ 253.60 / £ 223.50 / € 236.97 |
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