Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Air 2
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 7.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Air 2
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (73/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 5753
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Air 2, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (97/100 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (100/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3434654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 4733 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 12836 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 1260x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 27.x | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 mm | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Air 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (97/100 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (73/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (100/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Apple iPhone Air 2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads on camera score (73/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.