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iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max

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Starting at

£317.99

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£369

£1,199 new

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iPhone 13 Pro MaxStarting at £317.99See options
iPhone 14 Pro MaxStarting at £369See options
4.7/5 (51 reviews)
4.8/5 (35 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.7-inch screen size, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the lower launch price. The iPhone 14 Pro Max counters with longer OS support until about 2029 (est.), the newer A16 Bionic chip and longer battery life.

At 128GB, the iPhone 13 Pro Max launched at £1049 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at £1199.

Available models

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 13 Pro Max 69/100
iPhone 14 Pro Max 75/100

The iPhone 14 Pro Max should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2029 (est.) against about 2028 (est.) on the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Software support:The iPhone 13 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2028 (est.) and the iPhone 14 Pro Max until about 2029 (est.). That gives the iPhone 14 Pro Max the longer support window.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same stainless steel frame.

Front glass:Both have the same Ceramic Shield on the front.

Released

2021
2022Newer

Updates until (est.)

2028
2029Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Stainless steel
Stainless steel

Weight

240g
240g

Release date

24 September 2021
16 September 2022

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Performance

iPhone 13 Pro Max 56/100
iPhone 14 Pro Max 63/100

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has the newer chip, the A16 Bionic.

Chip:The iPhone 13 Pro Max runs the A15 Bionic and the iPhone 14 Pro Max the A16 Bionic. The A16 Bionic is the newer chip, from 2022.

Memory:Both have the same 6GB of RAM.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB sizes.

Chip

A15 Bionic
A16 Bionic

RAM

6GB
6GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

No
No

Screen quality

iPhone 13 Pro Max 83/100
iPhone 14 Pro Max 90/100

The same 6.7-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Panel:The iPhone 13 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2778 x 1284 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2796 x 1290.

Brightness:The iPhone 14 Pro Max peaks at 2000 nits against 1200 on the iPhone 13 Pro Max, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Screen size

6.7"
6.7"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2778 x 1284
2796 x 1290

Peak brightness

1200 nits (maker figure)
2000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 13 Pro Max 51/100
iPhone 14 Pro Max 70/100

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has the higher-resolution 48MP main camera.

Main camera:The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 48MP main camera against 12MP on the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Main camera

12MP
48MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

12MP
12MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

Battery

iPhone 13 Pro Max 75/100
iPhone 14 Pro Max 77/100

The iPhone 14 Pro Max lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 29 hours of video against 28.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 13 Pro Max at up to 28 hours of video playback and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at up to 29 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery, 4352mAh against 4323mAh.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: MagSafe 15W, Qi2.

Battery

4352mAhBigger battery
4323mAh

Wireless charging

MagSafe 15W, Qi2
MagSafe 15W, Qi2

Video playback (maker)

Up to 28 hours
Up to 29 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 13 Pro Max 58/100
iPhone 14 Pro Max 64/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6.

Bluetooth:The iPhone 13 Pro Max has Bluetooth 5.0 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max Bluetooth 5.3.

Port:Both have the same Lightning (USB 2) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

Lightning (USB 2)
Lightning (USB 2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 13 Pro Max if you want the lower launch price. Buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max if you want longer OS support until about 2029 (est.) and the newer A16 Bionic chip.

Buy the iPhone 13 Pro Max if

  • You want the lower launch price
Shop from £317.99

Buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2029 (est.)
  • You want the newer A16 Bionic chip
  • You want longer battery life
Shop from £369

FAQs

The iPhone 13 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2028 (est.) and the iPhone 14 Pro Max until about 2029 (est.). That gives the iPhone 14 Pro Max the longer support window.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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