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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) 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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Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
Motorola
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
8.4 / 10
Compass Score
From 53 critic reviews
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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.

Moto X (2nd Gen)

+
Good
+ Snappy performance that handles all tasks with ease
+ Vivid color and good contrast
+ Premium materials and excellent build quality
−
Not
− No expandable microSD slot
− Suffers from oversaturation
− Mediocre camera performance
Spec data

How they compare

iPhone 13 Pro Max
Moto X (2nd Gen)
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 801 MSM8974-AC 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
144g (5.1 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
Moto X (2nd Gen)
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"
Moto X (2nd Gen)
0.6" × 0.3"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
Moto X (2nd Gen)
0"
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Height
0.6" (14.1 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Width
0.3" (7.2 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Depth
0" (1 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
144g (5.1 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
5.2"

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

Common questions

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Moto X (2nd Gen): FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or Moto X (2nd Gen)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.4 for the Moto X (2nd Gen). That 0.6-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 October 2026. Suggest a correction →