Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16
Our Verdict: There's three years between the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 16, so the iPhone 16 is ahead on most things. The 16 leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 13 Pro Max's 12MP, and the 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery of the two, 4352mAh against 3561mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. Storage goes higher on the 13 Pro Max, up to 1TB against 512GB, and the 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1". The 16 is the better phone; upgrade from the 13 Pro Max if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 13 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £289 SIM-free.
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Prices updated 20 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 16
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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 | 2556 x 1179 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 461 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 3,561 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/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | Info unavailable | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 238 grams | 170 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 | - |
£26.99/mo
£39.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £289.00 | £474.99 |
| Prices updated 20 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 16'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 16 has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 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 16?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £289.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 uses the Apple A18 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 16 is the more portable of the two: it's 68g lighter at 170 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 16 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 16 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.