Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Plus is three years of updates on from it. The 16 Plus has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, and storage goes higher on the 13 Pro Max, up to 1TB against 512GB. The 16 Plus uses an OLED panel, which gives it richer contrast than the 13 Pro Max's LCD, and the 16 Plus is the lighter phone at 199g against 238g. Coming from the 13 Pro Max, the 16 Plus is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
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 Plus
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| Expert Rating | 4.5 10 reviews |
4.2 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 | 2796 x 1290 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 460 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 4,674 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 | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm |
| Weight | 238 grams | 199 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 | - |
£32.79/mo
£9.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £289.00 | £510.00 |
| 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 Plus?
Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", 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 Plus has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 Plus?
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 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Plus use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus uses the Apple A18 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the more portable of the two: it's 39g lighter at 199 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
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 Plus 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 Plus run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.