Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; launch prices were $1099 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4352 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 240g).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Air
- Bigger battery: 4352 vs 3149 mAh
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5725
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 21/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads (38/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 20/100, Apple iPhone Air — 62/100; 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 Air 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 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (96/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 2568709 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 9800 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 2736x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 3149 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 141 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (73/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a bit better (38/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (96/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.