iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 13
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 is 16.7 millimetres0.66 inches shorter and 59 grams2.08 ounces lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is vastly larger and heavier than the iPhone 13 (paid link), but it brings a much bigger display and a staggering battery life advantage. Moving to the iPhone 17 Pro Max means adjusting to a significantly heavier device in the hand and pocket, traded for modern performance and endurance.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13
Pocket: iPhone 13
Weight difference: Noticeable
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 17 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 233 grams. iPhone 13: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 174 grams.
17 Pro Max, 13 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 17 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 13 146.7 millimetres.Height: 17 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 13 5.78 inches.Width: 17 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 13 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 13 2.81 inches.Depth: 17 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 13 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 17 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 13 0.30 inches.Weight: 17 Pro Max 233 grams, 13 174 grams.Weight: 17 Pro Max 8.22 ounces, 13 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Pro Max | 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 163.4 millimetres6.43 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 16.7 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.66 inches less |
| Width | 78.0 millimetres3.07 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 1.10 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Weight | 233 grams8.22 ounces | 174 grams, 59 grams less6.14 ounces, 2.08 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 31.3 cubic centimetres less4.90 cubic inches, 1.91 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 91 percent | 86 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.9 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.8 inches less |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 38 hrs | 19 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 – 2 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 799 dollars, 400 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 13 compare?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max stands 163.4 mm tall and 78 mm wide, whereas the iPhone 13 is 146.7 mm tall and 71.5 mm wide. This makes the iPhone 13 smaller by 16.7 mm in height and 6.5 mm in width.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 13?
Yes, the iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g, which is 59 g heavier than the 174 g iPhone 13.
Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max have a larger screen than the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, while the iPhone 13 comes with a smaller 6.1-inch screen.
Which phone is better suited for one-handed use?
The iPhone 13 is easier to use with one hand and better for small hands compared to the larger iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Will both phones fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 fit into a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 to the iPhone 17 Pro Max a significant size jump?
Moving to the iPhone 17 Pro Max results in a much larger and heavier device that adds substantial bulk over the iPhone 13.