Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 17 is four years of updates on from it. The 17 leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 13 Pro Max's 12MP, plus a 18MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the 13 Pro Max packs the bigger battery, 4352mAh against 3692mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 13 Pro Max offers up to 1TB of storage versus 512GB on the 17, and the 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.3". The 17 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 17 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 17
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| Expert Rating | 4.5 10 reviews |
4.5 12 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 | 18 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 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 | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | Info unavailable | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 238 grams | 177 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 | - |
£29.99/mo
£59.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £289.00 | £599.00 |
| Prices updated 17 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 17'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 17 has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 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 17?
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 17?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 17 comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 uses the Apple A19 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 is the more portable of the two: it's 61g lighter at 177 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 17 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 17 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.