Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $382 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 4,323 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 15W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 240 g | 240 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is ahead on battery, wired charging. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Features | 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (10-120Hz), 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) brightness, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Ceramic Shield glass protection | Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, HDR display, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield glass |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | — |
| OS | — | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.6.1 (as of current time) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Triple 12 MP system: Wide (f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF), Ultra Wide (f/1.8, 120˚ FOV, PDAF, macro), Telephoto (f/2.8, OIS, 3x optical zoom) | Triple camera system with LiDAR scanner |
| Features | LiDAR Scanner, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode (1080p@30fps) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Adaptive True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting (six effects), Night mode, ProRAW |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR with Dolby Vision, ProRes video recording (up to 4K@30fps for 256GB/512GB/1TB models, 1080p@30fps for 128GB model) | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), stereo sound rec, Action mode (2.8K) |
| Wide | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (second-generation) |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm, 1/3.5", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Depth | — | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 aperture | Dual camera system |
| Features | Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, Animoji, Memoji, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4 | HDR, Cinematic mode |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS |
| Depth | — | SL 3D (depth/biometrics) |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4352 mAh, non-removable (16.75 Wh) | Li-Ion 4323 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (50% in ~30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe wireless charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging | Fast charging, USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe fast wireless charging 15W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W |
| Endurance | Video playback: Up to 28 hours, Audio playback: Up to 95 hours | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches) | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm (6.33 x 3.05 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 240 g (8.46 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, stainless steel frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM (US models) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes (for Apple Pay) | Yes |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2021 | September 7, 2022 |
| Status | Released September 24, 2021 | Available. Released September 16, 2022. |
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to latest iOS versions | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 4,352 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max versus 4,323 mAh for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — Sep 2021 for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max versus Sep 2022 for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 9/10 and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 9/10.