Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro smartphone

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

From Rs. 154,900
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VS
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphone

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

From Rs. 159,990
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Head to head

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
PriceRs. 154,900Rs. 159,990
Our rating9/109/10
Battery3,095 mAh4,352 mAh
Wired charging23W20W
RAM (max)6 GB—
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Screen size6.1 in6.7 in
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)204 g240 g
ReleasedSep 2021Sep 2021
Summary: Apple iPhone 13 Pro is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.

Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.

Display

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Size6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches
Resolution1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)2778 x 1284 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass—
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

Platform

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
OSiOS 15, upgradable to latest iOS—
ChipsetApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Neural Engine—16-core

Memory

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM—
Card slotNo—
RAM—6GB LPDDR4X
Internal Storage—128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe
Card Slot—No

Main Camera

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
ModulesTriple 12 MPTriple 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)
Wide12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS—
Telephoto12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom—
Ultrawide12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚, PDAF—
Depth SensorTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)—
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Night mode, Macro photography, Photographic Styles, Apple ProRAWLiDAR Scanner, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode (1080p@30fps)
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (1080p@30fps), stereo sound rec.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)

Selfie Camera

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
ModulesDual12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 aperture
Wide12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6"—
Depth SensorSL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)—
FeaturesHDRPortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, Animoji, Memoji, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps

Battery

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
TypeLi-Ion 3095 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 4352 mAh, non-removable (16.75 Wh)
ChargingFast charging 23W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5WFast charging (50% in ~30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe wireless charging, 7.5W Qi wireless charging
Endurance—Video playback: Up to 28 hours, Audio playback: Up to 95 hours

Body

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches)
Weight204 g (7.20 oz)240 g (8.46 oz)
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, stainless steel frame
Water & Dust ResistanceIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
SIM—Nano-SIM and eSIM

Comms

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS—
NFCYesYes (for Apple Pay)
RadioNo—
USBLightning, USB 2.0Lightning, USB 2.0
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS

Launch

Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
AnnouncedSeptember 14, 2021September 2021
StatusReleased September 24, 2021Released September 24, 2021
OS—iOS 15, upgradable to latest iOS versions

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 3,095 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro versus 4,352 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 204 g for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro versus 240 g for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Is the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max rated higher?

We rate the Apple iPhone 13 Pro 9/10 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 9/10.

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