Apple’s iPhone 13 series was announced at an event in September 2021. There were four options: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
You can see how each iPhone 13 model compares to one another in. But here, we will be comparing the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max to their predecessors, which are the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.
Design
- iPhone 13 Pro: 146.7×71.5x765mm, 204g
- iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7×71.5×7.4mm, 185g
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65mm, 240g
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm, 228g
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max have a similar design as the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max. They feature a flat frame and frosted glass rear with three lenses in the top left corner. MagSafe Magnets are below the surface.
All devices feature a frame made of polished stainless steel and all display a notch at top with Face ID. However, the notch on the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max is smaller, making it one of the significant design differences between 2020 and 2021 models.
All 13 Pro models, and 12 Pro models, can be charged via Lightning. There is no wall plug included in the box. All models are IP68 dust and water-resistant.
Display
- iPhone 13 Pro: 6.1 inch, 2532×1170, 460ppi. 1200nits. 10-120Hz
- iPhone 12 Pro: 6.1 inch, 2532×1170, 460ppi and 1200nits
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: 6.7-inch, 2778 x 1284, 458ppi, 1200nits, 10-120Hz
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: 6.7-inch, 2778 x 1284, 458ppi, 1200nits
Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a 6.1 inch Super XDR Retina screen with a 2532 x 170-pixel resolution and a pixel density of 460ppi. ProMotion technology is also available on the iPhone 13 Pro. It offers a 120Hz adaptive refreshing rate, similar to Apple’s new iPad Pros.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 6.7 inch Super XDR Retina screen with a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels for a pixel density of 458ppi.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features a 6.1-inch Super XDR Retina screen with a 2532 x 170-pixel resolution. It has a pixel density (460ppi) and a standard 60Hz refresh speed.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max features a 6.7 inch Super XDR Retina screen with a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels for a pixel density of 458ppi. It also has a 60Hz refresh rate.
Hardware and specifications
- iPhone 13 Pro: A15 Chip, 5G, 128/256/512GB/1TB Wireless Charging and MagSafe
- iPhone 12 Pro: A14 chip (5G), 128/256/512GB/1TB wireless charging, MagSafe
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: A15 Chip, 5G, 128/256/512GB Wireless Charging and MagSafe
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: A14 Chip, 5G, 128/256/512GB Wireless Charging and MagSafe
Both the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max run on the A15 chips with the next-generation Neural Engine, and both have a five-core GPU. Both are available in 128GB or 256GB storage options. They also offer wireless charging as well as MagSafe charging.
The A13 chip is under the hood of the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max. It includes the fourth-generation Neural engine and four-core GPU. You can choose from 128GB,256GB or 512GB storage options. There is no 1TB option. However, both models offer wireless charging and the MagSafe feature.
Cameras
- iPhone 13 Pro/13 Max: Triple rear, 6x zoom range, Night Mode and Cinematic Video mode. Photographic Styles, Macro.
- iPhone 12 Pro: Triple rear, 4x optical zoom range, Night Mode
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: Triple rear camera, 5x visual zoom range, Night Mode
Three camera lenses are on the backs of each of the four iPhone Pro models being compared. However, all models have a 12-megapixel main wide sensor; 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor; and 12-megapixel telephoto sensor. Their specifications vary.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and 13 Pro Max camera systems include three new lenses: an f/1.5 aperture main sensors, an f/1.8 ultra-wide sensor, and an f/2.8 Telephoto lens with a 6x optical zoom range.
The main lens and ultra-wide angle lenses both feature sensor-shift optical imaging stabilisation. There are also a variety of new features such as Cinematic Video mode and Photography Styles. Night mode portraits and macro photography will be added soon.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro comprises a f/1.6 main sensor, an ultra-wide sensor (f/2.4), and a telephoto sensor (f/2.0) with a 4x optical zoom range. Although this model doesn’t have sensor-shift optical stability, it does offer Night mode.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max features the same primary sensor and ultra-wide sensor as the iPhone 12 Pro, but has a different telephoto sensor that offers an f/2.2 aperture with a 5x optical zoom range and an additional telephoto sensor.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max has the same telephoto lens that the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max but the main wide-angle lens has a aperture of f/1.6, just like the iPhone 12 Pro. The main sensor has sensor-shift optical imaging stabilisation.
Each model has a 12-megapixel TrueDepth front camera with Night Mode and Deep Fusion. The notch on the iPhone 13 models is smaller, however.
Conclusion
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and 13 Pro Max have a similar design to the iPhone 12 Pro Max and 12 Pro Max. However, the new models have a smaller notch at the top of their display. This is the first time this has happened since 2017’s iPhone X .
The iPhone 13 Pro models have more powerful hardware, faster displays, and battery improvements. Additional camera features and improvements on the iPhone 13 Pro models include a completely new system.
Although the notch is smaller, it may still be enough to convince you to upgrade. However, the 12 Pro Max and 12 Pro Max are powerful devices worth your consideration if you have the budget and can afford them.
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