Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Fold
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,413,275).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Fold
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 5753
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Fold, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (73/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 10558 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1284x2778 | 1920x2713 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.7 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 Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1284x2778
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 4352 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (73/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Apple iPhone Fold — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads on camera score (73/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone Fold?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users.