Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 mini if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Performance
76.8
89.1 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
66.0 ★
Gaming
72.6
88.2 ★
Overall
62.7
82.8 ★
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 15 Pro Max
89.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
66.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
88.2/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
82.8/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080x2340
1290x2796
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 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/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2438 mAh
4441 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 4.5W reverse wired
📶 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/6e, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in)
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
141g
221g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame
Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 13 mini puts up a strong fight with a score of 62.7/100. However, Apple iPhone 13 mini offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the overall winner with a score of 82.8/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 66.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 88.2/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 13 mini offers better value at PKR 218,999 with a value score of 1.3.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 13 mini costs PKR 218,999 while Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max costs PKR 474,999. The price difference is PKR 256,000.
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