Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 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 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 4,441 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | — |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| 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 | 221 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2023 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On display, Dynamic Island |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) | 2796 x 1290 pixels (~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 | — |
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (peak HDR), 2000 nits (peak outdoor) |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield glass |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | 16-core |
| OS | — | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 (or later) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM (NVMe) |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 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) | — |
| 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) | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth), Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), ProRes, Cinematic mode, 3D (Spatial) video |
| 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) |
| Triple | — | 48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 aperture | — |
| Features | Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, Animoji, Memoji, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4 | SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), 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 |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4352 mAh, non-removable (16.75 Wh) | Li-Ion 4441 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (50% in ~30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe wireless charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging | Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging |
| Endurance | Video playback: Up to 28 hours, Audio playback: Up to 95 hours | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches) | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 240 g (8.46 oz) | 221 g (7.80 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, stainless steel frame | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e), tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes (for Apple Pay) | Yes |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2021 | 2023, September 12 |
| Status | Released September 24, 2021 | Available. Released 2023, September 22 |
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to latest iOS versions | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 4,352 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max versus 4,441 mAh for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 240 g for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max versus 221 g for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — Sep 2021 for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max versus Sep 2023 for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 9/10 and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 9/10.