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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 51 critic reviews
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 41 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life.

+
Good
+ Stunning display
+ Dynamic Island feature
+ Powerful A16 chip
+ Long battery life
+ Excellent camera quality
−
Not
− High price
− Hefty and bulky
− No major design change
− eSIM only in US
− Lacks Wi-Fi 6E

iPhone 13 Pro Max

The decision between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max essentially comes down to screen size and battery life. If you want the best of both — and don’t mind the price tag — the Pro Max is the ultimate 2021 iPhone model.

Spec data

How they compare

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Camera zoom
6Γ—
Camera zoom
6Γ—
Battery life
β€”
Battery life
β€”
Wired charging
β€”
Wired charging
β€”
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
β€”
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
β€”
Software support
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro Max
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 Β· video 149
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 Β· video 146
AnTuTu v10
β€”
AnTuTu v10
β€”
GSMArena endurance
β€”
GSMArena endurance
β€”
iFixit repairability
β€”
iFixit repairability
β€”
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6.7"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Both phones earn identical Compass Scores of 9.0, meaning critics rate them equally overall. The right choice depends entirely on which trade-offs matter more to you. Scroll through the spec-by-spec breakdown above to see where each phone pulls ahead.
Which phone has better zoom, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max offer 6 optical zoom. Neither has a hardware advantage at distance. Differences in zoom image quality will come down to computational processing, which varies by lighting and scene complexity.
Which takes better photos, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
DxOMark rates the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 143 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max at 140 for still photography. A 3-point gap on DxOMark's scale typically translates to visible differences in dynamic range, noise control, or colour accuracy. Real-world results also depend on computational processing and your shooting habits, so consider browsing sample shots for scenes you care about most.
Should I buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Our critics' take on the iPhone 14 Pro Max: "Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life." On the iPhone 13 Pro Max: "The decision between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max essentially comes down to screen size and battery life." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →