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Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone 13 ($201) vs Apple iPhone XS Max ($129) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $201 | $129 |
| Weight | 174g | 208g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.5" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual, sensor-shift | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,240mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 174g (Apple published) | 208g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13
- Sensor-shift stabilisation on the base model
- Good battery life for its size
- Very cheap now
- Still receiving iOS updates
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz
- 12MP camera
Apple iPhone XS Max
- Large OLED display for very little money
- Better battery than the XS
- Dual camera with telephoto
- 208g
- Lightning
- Ageing support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone XS Max is the better value at $129. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 13 carries lighter at 174g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.