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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) vs Apple iPhone 13 ($201) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 | $201 |
| Weight | 227g | 174g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP dual, sensor-shift |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | 3,240mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 227g (Apple published) | 174g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4K 120fps ProRes video
- 5x tetraprism telephoto
- 6.9-inch 120Hz display
- A18 Pro has years of headroom
- 227g is a lot of phone to carry
- Large enough to be awkward one-handed
- Commands the highest used price of the 16 line
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 13 is the better value at $201. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.