iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the same size as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, 19 grams0.67 ounces heavier.
Both run newest iOS but are sold only as renewed units since the fresh flagships launched this month. The 15 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) feels lighter than the 13 Pro Max (paid link) and costs more in the renewed market. If you value a lighter grip and the newer chip, the 15 Pro Max is worth it; otherwise save cash on the 13 Pro Max. If you'd rather buy new than renewed, the iPhone 18 Pro (paid link) is the current flagship worth considering.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pocket: Unclear
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 15 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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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 15 Pro Max: 159.9 by 76.7 by 8.25 millimetres, 221 grams. iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams.
15 Pro Max, 13 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 15 Pro Max 159.9 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 15 Pro Max 6.30 inches, 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 15 Pro Max 76.7 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 15 Pro Max 3.02 inches, 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 15 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 15 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches.Weight: 15 Pro Max 221 grams, 13 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 15 Pro Max 7.80 ounces, 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 Pro Max | 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 159.9 millimetres6.30 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Width | 76.7 millimetres3.02 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 1.4 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.06 inches more |
| Depth | 8.25 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.60 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 221 grams7.80 ounces | 240 grams, 19 grams more8.47 ounces, 0.67 ounces more |
| Volume | 101.2 cubic centimetres6.17 cubic inches | 96.1 cubic centimetres, 5.1 cubic centimetres less5.86 cubic inches, 0.31 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 87 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1284 × 2778 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 29 hrs | 28 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) taller, 1.4 mm (0.06 in) wider, 0.60 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 19 g (0.67 oz) heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro Max measures 159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm (6.30 × 3.02 × 0.32 in) and weighs 221 g (7.80 oz). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 13 Pro Max than the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 1.4 mm wider and 0.9 mm taller than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both phones have the same 6.7 inch screen.
Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 grams while the iPhone 13 Pro Max weighs 240 grams. The 19 gram difference is noticeable in hand.
Do the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.7 inch display. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has slightly higher pixel density.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is easier to use with one hand. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is also better for small hands than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference worth an upgrade from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The size difference alone does not make the upgrade worth it for everyone. Your choice depends on if you prioritize the lighter build of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.