Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better camera (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100; 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3551073 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 4612 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11819 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 5567 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 27 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 13 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (67/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.