Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Our Verdict: The iPhone 15 Pro Max is two years newer than the iPhone 13 Pro, and it shows in the specs. The 15 Pro Max 5G has a dramatically higher-resolution main camera, 48MP against the 13 Pro's 12MP, and the 15 Pro Max 5G packs the bigger battery, 4422mAh against 3095mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 15 Pro Max 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1", and the 13 Pro is the lighter phone at 204g against 221g. Coming from the 13 Pro, the 15 Pro Max 5G is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
Buying outright, the 13 Pro starts at £270 SIM-free.
11 reviews 4.5
12 reviews
Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 11 reviews |
4.5 12 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 A17 Pro |
| Battery | 3,095 mAh | 4,422 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e- SIM | Nano 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/6e |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 221 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£28.75/mo
£20.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £269.99 | £459.95 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 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 15 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 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 15 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 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max uses the Apple A17 Pro .
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 17g lighter at 204 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, and is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 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 15 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.