Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Our Verdict: The iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro are five years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The 18 Pro 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 18 Pro offers up to 2TB of storage versus 1TB on the 13 Pro Max. The 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.3", and the 18 Pro uses an OLED panel, which gives it richer contrast than the 13 Pro Max's LCD. Coming from the 13 Pro Max, the 18 Pro is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
Buying outright, the 13 Pro Max starts at £256 SIM-free.
12 reviews 4.6
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro
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| Release Date | 24 September 2021 | 18 September 2026 |
| Expert Rating |
4.5 12 reviews |
4.6 11 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.3" |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD | 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 A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 4,056 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 | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 238 grams | 211 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 | - |
£11.95/mo
£959.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £256.00 | £1197.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £256.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro uses the Apple A20 Pro (2 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 27g lighter at 211 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 18 Pro run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.