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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max ($319) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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iPhone 13 Pro Max
$319
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Price$1,199$319
Weight231g240g
ChipA19 ProA15 Bionic
Display6.9" 120Hz OLED6.7" 120Hz ProMotion
Camera48MP Triple12MP triple
Battery4,682mAh4,352mAh
Storage256GB–2TB
RatingIP68IP68
Weight240g (Apple published)
Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
  • Exceptional ProRes video
  • Dynamic Island 2.0
  • Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
  • Longest supported lifespan
  • Highest price in lineup
  • Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
  • Large form factor

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • Outstanding battery life
  • 120Hz ProMotion
  • Full triple camera system
  • Very cheap for what it is
  • 240g
  • Lightning
  • No Apple Intelligence
  • 12MP sensors
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is the better value at $319. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max carries lighter at 231g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.
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