Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Our Verdict: There's three years between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, so the iPhone 16 Pro Max is ahead on most things. The 16 Pro Max has a massively higher-resolution main camera, 48MP against the 13 Pro's 12MP, and there's more battery in the 16 Pro Max, 4685mAh to 3095mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.9" against 6.1", and the 13 Pro is the lighter phone at 204g against 227g. The 16 Pro Max is the better phone; upgrade from the 13 Pro if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 13 Pro is the cheaper buy at £270 SIM-free.
11 reviews 4.4
11 reviews
Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 11 reviews |
4.4 11 reviews |
| Screen | 6.1" | 6.9" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 1320 x 2868 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 Pro |
| Battery | 3,095 mAh | 4,685 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 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/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 227 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts | - |
£41.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £269.99 | £689.99 |
| 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 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.9" 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 16 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 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 16 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 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses the Apple A18 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 23g 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 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.