Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 13 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is four years of updates on from it. The 17 Pro Max has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, plus a 18MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the 17 Pro Max packs the bigger battery, 4823mAh against 3095mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. Storage goes higher on the 17 Pro Max, up to 2TB against 1TB, and the 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.9" against 6.1". The 17 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 17 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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Apple iPhone 17 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 | 18 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro |
| Battery | 3,095 mAh | 4,823 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| 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 | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 233 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£44.99/mo
£119.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £269.99 | £1035.00 |
| Prices updated 17 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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'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 17 Pro Max has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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 or Apple iPhone 17 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 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 29g 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 17 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 17 Pro Max run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.