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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro 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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Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Nothing
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
8.2 / 10
Compass Score
From 32 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.

CMF Phone 2 Pro

A budget-friendly phone that combines a lively design with practical features, offering solid value for everyday use.

+
Good
+ Great value for money
+ Smooth, fast performance
+ Vibrant AMOLED display
+ Versatile triple camera setup
+ Long battery life
−
Not
− Audio quality lacks clarity
− No wireless charging
− No eSIM option
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper CMF Phone 2 Pro means giving up most on: Camera zoom

iPhone 13 Pro Max
CMF Phone 2 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$279
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) Octa-core
Camera zoom
6×
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
33W
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
185g (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
CMF Phone 2 Pro
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 · video 146
DxOMark v5
—
AnTuTu v10
—
AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
CMF Phone 2 Pro
6.5" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
CMF Phone 2 Pro
0.3"
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Height
6.5" (164 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Width
3.1" (78 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.8 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
185g (6.5 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6.77"

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

Common questions

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs CMF Phone 2 Pro: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or CMF Phone 2 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.2 for the CMF Phone 2 Pro. That 0.8-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 CMF Phone 2 Pro?
The CMF Phone 2 Pro launches at $279, which is $820 less than the iPhone 13 Pro Max at $1,099. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Should I buy the iPhone 13 Pro Max or the CMF Phone 2 Pro?
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 CMF Phone 2 Pro: "A budget-friendly phone that combines a lively design with practical features, offering solid value for everyday use." 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 →