Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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iPhone 13 Pro Max

Large ProMotion iPhone with 3x zoom and excellent endurance

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Buying call

Buy the iPhone 13 Pro Max if you want a big 120 Hz screen, a 3x telephoto and the best battery of that generation. Skip it if you need USB-C or Apple Intelligence hardware that arrives on newer chips, or if a lighter 13 Pro is enough.

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Key specs
Modules
12
Wired charging
15W
Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
1000 nits
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
6.7" (170 mm)
Resolution
1284x2778
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
A15 Bionic
GPU
5-core GPU
RAM
6 GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
iOS 15; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed
Battery
Capacity
4352 mAh
Wired charge
15 W
Body
Weight
8.5 oz (240 g)
Dimensions
height: 6.33 inches (160.8 mm); width: 3.07 inches (78.1 mm); depth: 0.30 inch (7.65 mm)
IP rating
IP68
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.7" (170 mm) · 120 HzSuper Retina XDR
ChipsetA15 Bionic6 GB RAM · 5-core GPU
RAM / storage6 GB · 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TBiOS 15; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, pac
Battery4,352 mAh15W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 13 Pro Max if you want a big 120 Hz screen, a 3x telephoto and the best battery of that generation. Skip it if you need USB-C or Apple Intelligence hardware that arrives on newer chips, or if a lighter 13 Pro is enough.

Best for

Buyers who want a large ProMotion iPhone with 3x zoom

Not for

Anyone who needs USB-C or the newest Pro cameras

Main strengthProMotion 120 Hz and strong battery for its year
Main weaknessLightning port
Reasons to buy
ProMotion 120 Hz and strong battery for its year
3x telephoto and ProRAW
A15 Pro performance
Reasons to avoid
Lightning port
Heavy large phone
No Apple Intelligence on this chip generation
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Head to head

How it stacks up

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 13 Pro Max
VS
iPhone 14 Plus
AlternativeiPhone 14 Plus
Display
6.7"6.7"
Chipset
A15 BionicA15 Bionic
Battery
43524325
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 13 Pro Max
VS
iPhone 14 Pro Max
AlternativeiPhone 14 Pro Max
Display
6.7"6.7"
Chipset
A15 BionicA16 Bionic
Battery
43524323
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 13 Pro Max
VS
iPhone 15 Plus
AlternativeiPhone 15 Plus
Display
6.7"6.71"
Chipset
A15 BionicA16 Bionic
Battery
43524532
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AppleiPhone 14 Plus6.7" (170 mm) · A15 Bionic · 6 GB
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Product data

Full specifications

78 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
1000 nits

Main camera

Modules
12

Selfie camera

Modules
12

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
15W
MagSafe
  • Wireless charging up to 15W12
  • Magnet array
  • Alignment magnet
  • Accessory Identification NFC
  • Magnetometer
  • Wireless charging up to 15W12

Network

SIM
  • Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM)14
  • Dual eSIM support
  • iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.
  • Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM)14
  • Dual eSIM support
  • iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition; Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Proximity sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Barometer
  • Three‑axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Face ID
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Barometer
  • Three‑axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor

Body

Dimensions
  • height: 6.33 inches (160.8 mm)
  • width: 3.07 inches (78.1 mm)
  • depth: 0.30 inch (7.65 mm)
Water & dust resistance
IP68

Launch & Software

Operating system
ios
In the box
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • USB‑C to Lightning Cable
  • Documentation
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • USB‑C to Lightning Cable
  • Documentation
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