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 67/100 (a 8-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 (2,538,751 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Air
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 4352 vs 3149 mAh
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5753
- 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 portability (96/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Air, the Apple iPhone Air scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads (38/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — 44/100, Apple iPhone Air — 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 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, both devices are on the same level — 73/100. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 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 | 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 | 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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, both devices are on the same level — 73/100.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air?
The Apple iPhone Air 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 Air?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Apple iPhone Air — 75/100.
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.