Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Our Verdict: This comparison is less one-sided than the names suggest: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max brings 6.7" display Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 12MP rear camera and 12MP selfie camera, 128GB to 1TB storage, but the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max counters with the larger 6.9" screen versus 6.7", the higher-resolution 48MP rear camera against 12MP, the sharper 18MP selfie camera. The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is currently cheaper on the lowest total contract cost at about £340, roughly £739 less than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. There is also much wider deal availability for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, with 23,086 active deals versus 42. That makes the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max the value-led pick, unless the larger 6.9" screen versus 6.7" on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is worth paying extra for.

If you'd rather pay up front, the 13 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £289 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.5
10 reviews
4.4
11 reviews
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
Battery
4,352 mAh 4,823 mAh
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
£289.00 £1035.00

Prices updated 17 July 2026

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Expert Rating 4.5
10 reviews
4.4
11 reviews
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
Battery 4,352 mAh 4,823 mAh
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 £289.00 £1035.00
Prices updated 17 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

128GB

Sierra Blue

Refurbished

From £289

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

24 Months

256GB

Deep Blue

10GB

Data

£44.99 per month, £119 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

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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 £289.00.

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.