Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15
Our Verdict: The iPhone 15 is two years newer than the iPhone 13 Pro Max, and it shows in the specs. The 15 5G has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, and the 13 Pro Max packs the bigger battery, 4352mAh against 3349mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The 13 Pro Max goes up to 1TB of storage, where the 15 5G tops out at 512GB, and the 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1". Coming from the 13 Pro Max, the 15 5G is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
Buying outright, the 13 Pro Max starts at £279 SIM-free.
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Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 15
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| Expert Rating | 4.5 10 reviews |
4.2 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 | 1179 x 2556 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 461 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 3,349 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | Info unavailable | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 238 grams | 171 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 | - |
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| SIM-free | £279.00 | £309.00 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 15's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max uses a Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD panel while the Apple iPhone 15 has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 has a 48 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 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £279.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 15 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 15 use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 15 uses the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 is the more portable of the two: it's 67g lighter at 171 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 15 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.