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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs BLU R1 HD Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 41 critic reviews
Full review →
BLU R1 HD
BLU
BLU R1 HD
7.4 / 10
Compass Score
From 5 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

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.

R1 HD

+
Good
+ Budget priced
+ Bright and relatively sharp display
+ Good performance
+ Good battery life
−
Not
− Camera works poorly in low light situations
− Amazon subsidized version places ads in lock screen and notifications
− Lots of preinstalled Amazon apps
Spec data

How they compare

iPhone 13 Pro Max
R1 HD
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
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OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
MediaTek MT6735 Quad core
Camera zoom
6Γ—
Camera zoom
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Battery life
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Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wired charging
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging
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Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
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Software support
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Repairability
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Repairability
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Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
142g (5 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 13 Pro Max
R1 HD
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 Β· video 146
DxOMark v5
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AnTuTu v10
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AnTuTu v10
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GSMArena endurance
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GSMArena endurance
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iFixit repairability
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iFixit repairability
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Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
R1 HD
5.7" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
R1 HD
0.4"
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Height
5.7" (144 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Width
2.8" (72 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Depth
0.4" (9 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
142g (5 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
5"

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

Common questions

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs R1 HD: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or R1 HD?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 7.4 for the R1 HD. That 1.6-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.

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