Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $1099 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4352 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 240g).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17e
- Bigger battery: 4352 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 5725
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1099
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 21/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (34/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads (38/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, Apple iPhone 17e — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (34/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (38/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (83/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $599 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Apple iPhone 17e was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (34/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (38/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (83/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by just 5 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 17e?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on camera score (34/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.