iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 13 Pro and the 13 Pro Max, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
These two are closer than the names suggest. The 13 Pro Max brings the bigger screen and longer battery life; the 13 Pro answers with a lighter body. Decide on the one feature you would notice daily, then buy the cheaper of the two that has it.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
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from $594$1,399
2 in stock · launched at $1,099
Shop used 13 Pro MaxWhat actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
13 Pro Max wins
Battery: Apple rates the 13 Pro Max at up to 28 hours of video playback against 22 for the 13 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
13 Pro Max wins
The 13 Pro is lighter: 203 g against 238 g.
13 Pro wins
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20212021
- Display
- 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch
- Chip
- A15 BionicA15 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: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- 3× telephoto3× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 28 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- LightningLightning
- Frame
- Stainless steelStainless steel
- Weight
- 203 g238 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- NoNo
- Apple Intelligence
- NoNo
- Action button
- No (ring/silent switch)No (ring/silent switch)
- Camera Control
- NoNo
- Apple launch price
- $999$1,099
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Display | 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch | 6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 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: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 3× telephoto | 3× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 28 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Frame | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 203 g | 238 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | No | No |
| Apple Intelligence | No | No |
| Action button | No (ring/silent switch) | No (ring/silent switch) |
| Camera Control | No | No |
| Apple launch price | $999 | $1,099 |
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Compare live listingsiPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro Max worth the extra over the iPhone 13 Pro?
These two are closer than the names suggest. The 13 Pro Max brings the bigger screen and longer battery life; the 13 Pro answers with a lighter body. Decide on the one feature you would notice daily, then buy the cheaper of the two that has it.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 13 Pro or the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
They share the same camera hardware (12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto), so photos look the same from both.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 13 Pro Max at up to 28 hours of video playback against 22 for the 13 Pro. 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 nor the iPhone 13 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 and iPhone 13 Pro Max cost used?
Right now: iPhone 13 Pro out of stock; iPhone 13 Pro Max from $594. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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