Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Our Verdict: The iPhone 16 Pro is three years newer than the iPhone 13 Pro Max, and it shows in the specs. The 16 Pro has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, and the 13 Pro Max has the bigger battery of the two, 4352mAh against 3582mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.3", and the 16 Pro uses an OLED panel, which gives it richer contrast than the 13 Pro Max's LCD. If you're on the 13 Pro Max, the 16 Pro is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
Buying outright, the 13 Pro Max starts at £272 SIM-free.
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Prices updated 20 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro
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| Expert Rating | 4.5 10 reviews |
4.2 11 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.3" |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 | 1206 x 2622 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 Pro |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 3,582 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| 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 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | Info unavailable | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 238 grams | 199 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts | - |
£29.50/mo
£20.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £272.00 | £588.00 |
| 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 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3", 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 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £272.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro uses the Apple A18 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 Pro?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.