Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; launch prices were $1099 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4352); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1199
- Better camera (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4352 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 233g vs 240g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (53/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3933 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 10223 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 2868x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 4823 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 233 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.