Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Specs Comparison

Display

Size
6.7-inch	6.9-inch	6.7-inch
Resolution
2778 x 1284 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI	2868 x 1320 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 458 PPI	2778 x 1284 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 458 PPI
Technology
OLED	OLED	OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz	Variable 1-120Hz	60Hz
Screen-to-body
87.97 %	92.35 %	87.45 %
Peak brightness
1200 cd/m2 (nit)	2000 cd/m2 (nit)	1200 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)	A18 Pro (3 nm)	Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Processor
Hexa-core, 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche + 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard, 64-bit	Hexa-core, 2x 4.05GHz + 4x 2.42GHz	Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, 64-bit
GPU
Apple GPU 5-core	Apple 6-core GPU	Yes
RAM
6GB	8GB	6GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable	256GB, not expandable	128GB (NVMe), not expandable
OS
iOS (18.x, 17.x, 16.x, 15.x)	iOS (18.x)	iOS (16.x, 15.x, 14.x)
Device type
Smartphone	Smartphone	Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4352 mAh	4685 mAh	3687 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging	Fast charging, Qi2 wireless charging, Reverse wired charging, MagSafe wireless charging	USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W	Wired: 27.0W Wireless: 25.0W	Wireless: 15.0W

PhoneArena Battery Tests

Battery Life Estimate

7h 38min

Browsing

18h 52min

Video

10h 23min

Gaming

10h 29min

Battery Life Estimate

8h 30min

Browsing

22h 39min

Video

10h 24min

Gaming

12h 4min

Battery Life Estimate

5h 59min

Browsing

14h 6min

Video

8h 37min

Gaming

8h 1min

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Camera

Rear
Triple camera	Triple camera	Triple camera
Main camera
12 MP (Sensor-shift OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.5 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/1.65'' Pixel size: 1.9 μm	48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.28" Pixel size: 1.22 μm	12 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm Pixel size: 1.7 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.8 Focal Length: 77 mm	12 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, Sensor-shift OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 5.0x Aperture size: F2.8 Focal Length: 120 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.12 μm	12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 2.5x Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 65 mm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal Length: 13 mm	48 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Pixel size: 0.7 μm	12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 13 mm
Flash
LED	Dual LED	LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Cinematic mode	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light
Front
12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)	12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), Autofocus, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)	12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

PhoneArena Camera Tests

136

Overall

138

Photo

135

Video

154

Overall

158

Photo

150

Video

N/A

Overall

N/A

Photo

N/A

Video

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Design

Dimensions
6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches (160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm) thickness with camera 0.44 inches (11.25 mm)	6.42 x 3.05 x 0.33 inches (163.0 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm) thickness with camera 0.48 inches (12.25 mm)	6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches (160.84 x 78.09 x 7.39 mm) thickness with camera 0.40 inches (10.14 mm)
Weight
8.47 oz(240.0 g)	8.01 oz(227.0 g)	8.03 oz(228.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass Frame: Stainless steel	Back: Glass Frame: Titanium	Back: Glass Frame: Stainless steel
Materials & Colors
		Pacific blue, Gold, Silver, Graphite
Resistance
Water, Splash, Dust; IP68	Water, Dust; IP68	Water, Splash, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
3D Face unlock	3D Face unlock	3D Face unlock
Keys
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key	Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key	Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n79, n258, n260, n261	Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave	Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
Dual SIM
Yes		Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM	eSIM	Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes	Yes	Yes
VoLTE
Yes	Yes	Yes

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack	No 3.5mm jack	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker	Earpiece, Multiple speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share	Wireless screen share	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0	5.3	5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 7,Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Lightning, Features: Charging, Headphones port	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging	Lightning, Features: Charging, Headphones port
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T4	M3/T4	M3/T4
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning, Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner
Other
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)	NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)	NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Sep 14, 2021 FCC ID value: BCG-E4003A	Date approved: Sep 09, 2024 FCC ID value: BCG-E8684A
Measured SAR
Head: 0.96 W/kg Body: 0.96 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.45 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.96 W/kg	Head: 0.96 W/kg Body: 0.98 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 0.99 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 1099	$ 1199	$ 1100
In The Box
USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation	USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation	USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 14, 2021	Sep 09, 2024	Oct 13, 2020

Alternative variants

With 256GB internal storage

Internal storage	256GB
Price	$ 1199

With 512GB internal storage

Internal storage	512GB
Price	$ 1399

with 256GB storage

Internal storage	256GB
Price	$ 1200

With 512GB internal storage

Internal storage	512GB
Price	$ 1399

With 1TB internal storage

Internal storage	1024GB
Price	$ 1599

with 512GB storage

Internal storage	512GB
Price	$ 1400

With 1TB internal storage

Internal storage	1024GB
Price	$ 1599

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