Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Our Verdict: The iPhone 14 Pro Max is essentially last year's iPhone 13 Pro with a few updates. The 14 Pro Max 5G has a dramatically higher-resolution main camera, 48MP against the 13 Pro's 12MP, and there's more battery in the 14 Pro Max 5G, 4323mAh to 3095mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The 14 Pro Max 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1", and the 13 Pro is the lighter phone at 204g against 240g. Get the 14 Pro Max 5G if you want the newer hardware; if not, the 13 Pro is usually cheaper and does much the same job.

If you'd rather pay up front, the 13 Pro is the cheaper buy at £270 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.4
11 reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 1290 x 2796
Pixels Per Inch
457 460
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Battery
3,095 mAh 4,323 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight
204 grams 240 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
- £13.00/mo (£305.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£269.99 £369.00

Prices updated 19 July 2026

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Expert Rating 4.4
11 reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 2532 x 1170 1290 x 2796
Pixels Per Inch 457 460
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Battery 3,095 mAh 4,323 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight 204 grams 240 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts - £13.00/mo
£305.00 upfront
SIM-free £269.99 £369.00
Prices updated 19 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 Pro

128GB

Silver

Refurbished

From £269.99

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

24 Months

128GB

Space Black

Refurbished

100GB

Data

£13 per month, £305 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 14 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 or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £269.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max use?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max uses the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 36g lighter at 204 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.