Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Our verdict: If screen real estate matters, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max wins at 6.9". With 48MP on the rear, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the higher-resolution camera. If selfies matter, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with a 18MP front-facing lens. If weight matters, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is easier to pocket at 233g.

Screen
6.7" 6.9"
Display
Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1284 x 2778 1320 x 2868
Pixels Per Inch
457 458
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A19 Pro
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
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 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm
Weight
238 grams 233 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
£44.99/mo (£119.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£279.00 £1104.99
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Screen 6.7" 6.9"
Display Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1284 x 2778 1320 x 2868
Pixels Per Inch 457 458
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A19 Pro
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
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 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm
Weight 238 grams 233 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 £44.99/mo
£119.00 upfront
SIM-free £279.00 £1104.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max's 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 17 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 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 Pro Max?

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 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max use?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max uses the Apple A19 Pro.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the more portable of the two — it's 5g lighter at 233 grams.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?

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 Pro Max 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 Pro Max run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.