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iPhone XS Max Vs iPhone 13 Pro Max

The 6.5-inch Apple iPhone XS Max, powered by the Apple A12 Bionic, and the 37-month-old Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, which is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, were put side by side in this comparison. You can read reviews, detailed specifications, and the advantages and disadvantages of each device on Techpotamus.

Key differences

a summary of the key benefits of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone XS Max

  • Weighs 32 grams less

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Shows 72% longer battery life (43:44 vs 25:24 hours)
  • Comes with an 1178 mAh larger battery capacity: 4352 vs 3174 mAh
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • 47% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (797K versus 544K)
  • Delivers 60% higher peak brightness (1056 against 662 nits)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • The rear camera has a 3x optical zoom
  • Has 50% more RAM: 6GB versus 4GB
  • The phone is 3 years and 1 month newer
  • Has an ultra-wide-angle camera lens
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K

Review

IPhone Xs Max Vs IPhone 13 Pro Max: Review

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

iPhone XS MaxiPhone 13 Pro Max
TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.5 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1242 x 2688 pixels1284 x 2778 pixels
Aspect ratio19.4:919.5:9
PPI456 PPI458 PPI
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Max rated brightness625 nits1000 nits
Max-rated brightness in HDR1200 nits
HDR supportYes, Dolby VisionYes, Dolby Vision
Screen protectionTempered glassCeramic Shield
Screen-to-body ratio85.41%87.4%
Display features– DCI-P3
– Always-On Display
– DCI-P3

Display tests

RGB color space98.8%99.9%
PWM240 Hz238 Hz
Response time11.2 ms8.5 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity

Peak brightness test (auto)

IPhone Xs Max Vs IPhone 13 Pro Max: Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height157.5 mm (6.2 inches)160.8 mm (6.33 inches)
Width77.4 mm (3.05 inches)78.1 mm (3.07 inches)
Thickness7.7 mm (0.3 inches)7.65 mm (0.3 inches)
Weight208 gram (7.34 oz)240 gram (8.47 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsSilver, Gold, GrayBlack, Silver, Gold, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerNoNo

Screen-to-body ratio

IPhone Xs Max Vs IPhone 13 Pro Max: Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Apple iPhone XS Max and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max in the benchmarks

SoC

ChipsetApple A12 BionicApple A15 Bionic
Max. clock2490 MHz3200 MHz
CPU cores6 (2 + 4)6 (2 + 4)
Architecture– 4 cores at 1.6 GHz: Tempest
– 2 cores at 2.49 GHz: Vortex
– 4 cores at 2.02 GHz: Blizzard
– 2 cores at 3.24 GHz: Avalanche
Lithography process7 nanometers5 nanometers
GraphicsApple A12 Bionic GPUApple GPU
GPU clock1100 MHz1200 MHz
FLOPS~560 GFLOPS

Memory

RAM size4 GB6 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz
Channels22

Storage

Storage size64, 256, 512 GB128, 256, 512, 1024 GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe
Memory cardNoNo

Benchmarks

IPhone Xs Max Vs IPhone 13 Pro Max:
CPU140926213823
GPU192052317561
Memory95283126792
UX110692136444
Total score544021797997

3DMark Wild Life Performance

IPhone Xs Max Vs IPhone 13 Pro Max: 3DMark Wild Life Performance
Stability66%82%
Graphics test34 FPS56 FPS
Graphics score57299490

Software

Operating systemiOS 12 (Can be upgraded to iOS 16)iOS 15 (Can be upgraded to iOS 16)
OS size16 GB13 GB

Battery

Specifications

Capacity3174 mAh4352 mAh
Charge power18 W27 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes, Qi (10 W)Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 30 min)Yes (42% in 30 min)
Full charging time03:29 hr1:46 hr

Battery Life Tests

Web browsing09:13 hr14:55 hr
Watching video10:50 hr20:14 hr
Gaming04:41 hr07:42 hr
Standby80 hr140 hr

General battery life

IPhone Xs Max Vs IPhone 13 Pro Max: General battery life

Camera

Specs and camera tests of smartphones

Main Camera

Matrix12 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution4032 x 30244032 x 3024
ZoomOptical, 2xOptical, 3x
FlashQuad-LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120°
Lenses2 (12 MP + 12 MP)4 (12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP + 0 MP)
Wide (main) lens– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/1.8
– Focal length: 28 mm
– Pixel size: 1.4 microns
– Sensor: 1/2.5″, Apple iSight X (CMOS)
– Phase autofocus
– Optical stabilization
– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/1.5
– Focal length: 26 mm
– Pixel size: 1.9 microns
– Sensor: 1/1.66″, Sony IMX703 (Exmor-RS CMOS)
– Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
– Optical stabilization
Telephoto lens– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/2.4
– Focal length: 52 mm
– Pixel size: 1 micron
– Sensor: 1/3.4″ (CMOS)
– Phase autofocus
– Optical stabilization
– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/2.8
– Focal length: 77 mm
– Pixel size: 1 micron
– Phase autofocus
– Optical stabilization
Ultra-wide lens– 12 MP
– Aperture: f/1.8
– Focal length: 13 mm
– Pixel size: 1 micron
– Phase autofocus
Depth lens– Pixel size: 1 micron
Camera features– Bokeh mode
– Pro mode
– RAW support
– Bokeh mode
– Pro mode
– RAW support
SamplesPhoto samples of Apple iPhone XS Max from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max from DxOMark

Selfie Camera

Megapixels7 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution3088 x 23164032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length32 mm23 mm
Pixel size1 micron
Sensor typeBSI CMOSExmor-RS CMOS
Sensor size1/3.6″
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS

DxOMark camera tests

IPhone Xs Max Vs IPhone 13 Pro Max: DxOMark camera tests

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features– Dual Band
– Wi-Fi MiMO
– Wi-Fi Direct
– Wi-Fi Hotspot
– Wi-Fi Display
– Dual Band
– Wi-Fi MiMO
– Wi-Fi Direct
– Wi-Fi Hotspot
– Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth featuresSPP, PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, LE, HSP, HFP, HDP, GAP, GAVDP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DPLE, A2DP
USB typeNo
USB version22
USB features– Charging
– USB-Storage mode
– OTG
– Charging
– USB-Storage mode
– OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo

Network

Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*1618
5G supportNoYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes

Speakers test

IPhone Xs Max Vs IPhone 13 Pro Max: Speakers test

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedSeptember 2018September 2021
Release dateSeptember 2018September 2021
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg0.99 W/kg
SAR (body)0.99 W/kg0.98 W/kg
Sensors– Barometer
– Proximity sensor
– Gyroscope
– Accelerometer
– Ambient light sensor
– Compass
– Face recognition sensor
– Barometer
– Proximity sensor
– Gyroscope
– Accelerometer
– Ambient light sensor
– Compass
– Face recognition sensor

*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

Conclusion

We believe that the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is unquestionably a better purchase after reviewing all the available facts.

FAQs

You can obviously feel the difference between the two devices, especially considering that the 10s Max weighs 7.34 ounces, or 208 grams, while the 13 Pro Max weighs 8.46 ounces or 240 grams.

As a result, your phone will look and feel more contemporary. The bottom line: It’s definitely worthwhile to upgrade if you currently own an iPhone XS, XS Max, or XR. You experience a noticeable improvement in performance, battery life, and camera quality, among other things.

However, the Tennis Max is limited to 1080p at 60 on the front. Actually capable of 4k at 60 fps on the front is the 13 Pro Max. So there is a significant difference between them, and I believe you get more video resolutions.

The iPhone 13 Pro is now the best iPhone for photographers in addition to being the newest and best iPhone. Its three lenses have equivalent focal lengths of 26mm, 13mm, and 78mm for its regular, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses, respectively.

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