Overall Score
85.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#211)85.1
Performance(#798)90.0
Camera(#254)97.1
Display(#294)96.4
Battery(#345)90.6
Build(#84)96.2
Connectivity(#1038)81.5
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a premium design with a glass front and back, complemented by a stainless steel frame, and is available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision, delivering vibrant visuals with a resolution of 1284 x 2778 pixels.
- Powered by the A15 Bionic chip, it offers exceptional performance with a hexa-core CPU and a 5-core GPU, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming experiences.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple-lens setup with 12 MP sensors for wide, telephoto, and ultrawide shots, along with advanced features like sensor-shift OIS and a LiDAR scanner for enhanced depth perception.
- Video recording capabilities are impressive, supporting 4K at various frame rates and Dolby Vision HDR.
- Battery life is robust with a 4352 mAh capacity, supporting wireless charging and efficient power management.
- The device runs on iOS 15, which is upgradable to iOS 18.5, providing access to the latest features and security updates.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0, ensuring fast and reliable connections.
- Additional features include stereo speakers and a lack of a headphone jack, emphasizing a modern design approach.
- Overall, the iPhone 13 Pro Max combines high-end specifications with a refined user experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, September 14
Announced2021, September 14
DescriptionVersions: A2643 (International); A2484 (USA); A2641 (Canada, Japan); A2644 (China, Hong Kong); A2645 (Russia)
Display
Size6.7"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
PPI1284
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4352 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4352 mAh (16.75 Wh)
Charging DetailsWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight240 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
ColorsGraphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green
Foldable✗
SAR1.18 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemiOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer