Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Our Verdict: There's two years between the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro, so the iPhone 13 Pro is ahead on most things. The 13 Pro supports 5G while the 11 Pro Max tops out at 4G, and there's more battery in the 11 Pro Max, 3969mAh to 3095mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The 13 Pro offers up to 1TB of storage versus 512GB on the 11 Pro Max, and the 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.5" against 6.1". Coming from the 11 Pro Max, the 13 Pro is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £180 SIM-free.
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Prices updated 18 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 17 reviews |
4.4 11 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 6.1" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 | 2532 x 1170 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 | 457 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 3,095 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e- SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 226 grams | 204 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - | - |
| SIM-free | £179.99 | £269.99 |
| Prices updated 18 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 456 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £179.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro uses the Apple A15 Bionic.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 22g lighter at 204 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, and is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.