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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Nokia 7 Plus 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
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Nokia 7 Plus
Nokia
Nokia 7 Plus
8.1 / 10
Compass Score
From 37 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.

7 Plus

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect mid-tier phone and don’t mind a little extra heft to your mobile phone, the Nokia 7 plus is a solid option with virtually no downsides.

+
Good
+ Great display contrast
+ Excellent, reassuring build quality
+ 3.5mm headphone jack
+ microSD or dual SIM support
+ Generous onboard storage
+ Android One
+ 1.5+ day battery
−
Not
− No waterproofing
− Weak low-light camera performance and HDR
Spec data

How they compare

iPhone 13 Pro Max
7 Plus
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
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OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa core
Camera zoom
6×
Camera zoom
2×
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
183g (6.5 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

iPhone 13 Pro Max
7 Plus
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 · 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"
7 Plus
6.2" × 3"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
7 Plus
0.4"
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Height
6.2" (158.4 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Width
3" (75.6 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Depth
0.4" (9.5 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
183g (6.5 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6"

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

Common questions

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs 7 Plus: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or 7 Plus?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.1 for the 7 Plus. That 0.9-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.
Which phone has better zoom, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or 7 Plus?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max offers 6 optical zoom, while the 7 Plus tops out at 2. Optical zoom preserves full detail at distance; digital zoom crops and upscales, which softens fine textures. If you regularly shoot sports, wildlife, or concerts, the iPhone 13 Pro Max gives you noticeably sharper reach.
Should I buy the iPhone 13 Pro Max or the 7 Plus?
Our critics' take 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." On the 7 Plus: "If you’re on the hunt for the perfect mid-tier phone and don’t mind a little extra heft to your mobile phone, the Nokia 7 plus is a solid option with virtually no downsides." 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 →