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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs HTC One (M8) 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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HTC One (M8)
HTC
HTC One (M8)
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 78 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.

One (M8)

+
Good
+ Sleek and elegant phone design
+ Excellent speaker sound quality
+ Fast, lag-free performance
+ Color accurate and bright display
−
Not
− Mixed camera performance
− Non-removable battery
− Poor repairability
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper One (M8) means giving up most on: Camera zoom

iPhone 13 Pro Max
One (M8)
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$600
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad core
Camera zoom
6Γ—
Camera zoom
β€”
Battery life
β€”
Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wired charging
β€”
Wireless charging
β€”
Wireless charging
β€”
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
β€”
Software support
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
160g (5.6 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
One (M8)
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 Β· video 146
DxOMark v5
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AnTuTu v10
β€”
AnTuTu v10
β€”
GSMArena endurance
β€”
GSMArena endurance
β€”
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"
One (M8)
5.7" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
One (M8)
0.4"
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Height
5.7" (146 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Width
2.8" (71 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Depth
0.4" (9 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
160g (5.6 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 One (M8): FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or One (M8)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.9 for the One (M8). That 0.1-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 is more affordable, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or One (M8)?
The One (M8) launches at $600, which is $499 less than the iPhone 13 Pro Max at $1,099. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.

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