Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 13
Performance
57.0
76.8 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
56.0 ★
40.0
Gaming
51.5
72.6 ★
Overall
57.9
62.7 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 13
76.8/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13
72.6/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 13
62.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.10"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1284x2778
1170x2532
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
3240 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
Weight
228g
174g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 13 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 62.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13?
Apple iPhone 13 is the overall winner with a score of 62.7/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 13 is better for gaming with a score of 72.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value at PKR 224,999 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Apple iPhone 13 costs PKR 272,999. The price difference is PKR 48,000.
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