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BlackBerry Motion vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
BlackBerry Motion
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Motion
7.7 / 10
Compass Score
From 25 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

Motion

While it might be the best smartphone that BlackBerry has released so far, the price of the phone outweighs the features on offer for many. Business users and privacy-minded buyers might appreciate the added security features, but they come at a premium price.

+
Good
+ Bright display
+ Solid, sturdy design
+ IP67 water and dust resistance
+ Massive battery
+ microSD card support
−
Not
− Lackluster performance
− So-so camera
− Overall value

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

Motion
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
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Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 Octa core
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Camera zoom
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Camera zoom
6×
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
167g (5.9 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

Motion
iPhone 13 Pro Max
DxOMark v5
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DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 · video 146
AnTuTu v10
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AnTuTu v10
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GSMArena endurance
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GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
Motion
6.1" × 3"
iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
Motion
0.3"
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
Height
6.1" (156 mm)
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Width
3" (75 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Weight
167g (5.9 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Screen
5.5"
Screen
6.7"

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

Common questions

Motion vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: FAQ

Which is better, the Motion or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 7.7 for the Motion. That 1.3-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Should I buy the Motion or the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Our critics' take on the Motion: "While it might be the best smartphone that BlackBerry has released so far, the price of the phone outweighs the features on offer for many." 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 September 2026. Suggest a correction →