iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 13 Pro Max and the 14 Pro Max, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
The 14 Pro Max is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, the newer cameras and longer battery life. The 13 Pro Max is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
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from $594$1,399
2 in stock · launched at $1,099
Shop used 13 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro Max
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Out of stock
Launched at $1,099
Find the closest matchWhat actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 14 Pro Max runs the A16 Bionic, a generation ahead of the A15 Bionic. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
14 Pro Max wins
Cameras: the 13 Pro Max has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto; the 14 Pro Max has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
14 Pro Max wins
Battery: Apple rates the 14 Pro Max at up to 29 hours of video playback against 28 for the 13 Pro Max. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
14 Pro Max wins
The 14 Pro Max has the Dynamic Island; the 13 Pro Max has the older notch.
14 Pro Max wins
The 14 Pro Max supports Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite; the 13 Pro Max predates that feature.
14 Pro Max wins
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20212022
- Display
- 6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A15 BionicA16 Bionic
- RAM
- 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 3: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- 3× telephoto3× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 28 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 29 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- LightningLightning
- Frame
- Stainless steelStainless steel
- Weight
- 238 g240 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- NoYes
- Apple Intelligence
- NoNo
- Action button
- No (ring/silent switch)No (ring/silent switch)
- Camera Control
- NoNo
- Apple launch price
- $1,099$1,099
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Display | 6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch | 6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 3: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto | 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 3× telephoto | 3× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 28 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 29 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Frame | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 238 g | 240 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | No | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | No | No |
| Action button | No (ring/silent switch) | No (ring/silent switch) |
| Camera Control | No | No |
| Apple launch price | $1,099 | $1,099 |
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Compare live listingsiPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The 14 Pro Max runs the A16 Bionic, a generation ahead of the A15 Bionic. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro Max worth the extra over the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The 14 Pro Max is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, the newer cameras and longer battery life. The 13 Pro Max is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Cameras: the 13 Pro Max has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto; the 14 Pro Max has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 14 Pro Max at up to 29 hours of video playback against 28 for the 13 Pro Max. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
No. Neither the iPhone 13 Pro Max nor the iPhone 14 Pro Max is on Apple's supported list; Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 16 or later.
How much do the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max cost used?
Right now: iPhone 13 Pro Max from $594; iPhone 14 Pro Max out of stock. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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