iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 13
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 66 grams2.33 ounces lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) lasts longer on a charge, but it feels heavier and wider in the hand. Both are sold as renewed units today, with the standard 13 (paid link) costing less. If battery life is your priority, go Pro Max; otherwise the standard 13 is easier to carry.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13
Pocket: iPhone 13
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13
from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams. iPhone 13: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 174 grams.
13 Pro Max, 13 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 13 146.7 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 13 5.78 inches.Width: 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 13 71.5 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 13 2.81 inches.Depth: 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres, 13 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches, 13 0.30 inches.Weight: 13 Pro Max 240 grams, 13 174 grams.Weight: 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 13 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 Pro Max | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.65 millimetres, the same0.30 inches, the same |
| Weight | 240 grams8.47 ounces | 174 grams, 66 grams less6.14 ounces, 2.33 ounces less |
| Volume | 96.1 cubic centimetres5.86 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 15.8 cubic centimetres less4.90 cubic inches, 0.97 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 86 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 28 hrs | 19 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 799 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 is 14.1 mm (0.56 in) shorter, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) narrower and 66 g (2.33 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz). The iPhone 13 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 13 compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 is 14.1 mm shorter and 6.6 mm narrower than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Both phones share the same thickness of 7.65 mm.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 weighs 174 g, which is 66 g lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max at 240 g. This weight difference is noticeable in the hand.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display. The difference is 0.6 inches.
Is the iPhone 13 better for one-handed use than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 is easier to use one-handed due to its smaller dimensions. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is larger and heavier, making it less manageable with one hand.
Are these phones more pocketable in a typical jeans pocket?
The iPhone 13 is more pocketable than the iPhone 13 Pro Max due to its smaller footprint. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but neither fits a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading to the iPhone 13 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
It depends on whether you prefer a larger screen and battery or better portability. The iPhone 13 is better for small hands while the iPhone 13 Pro Max offers more display area.