Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4352 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 141); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 4352 vs 3692 mAh
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 5753
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3608 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 3692 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 34.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 17 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 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 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by just 9 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?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.