Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Performance
76.8
81.7 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
66.0 ★
Gaming
72.6
82.9 ★
Overall
62.7
71.0 ★
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 Pro Max
81.7/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
66.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
82.9/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
71.0/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 13
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 13
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170x2532
1284x2778
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
6 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/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 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/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, 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
3240 mAh
4352 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
📶 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
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
174g
240g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 71.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 13 puts up a strong fight with a score of 62.7/100. However, Apple iPhone 13 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- 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 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is the overall winner with a score of 71.0/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 66.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 82.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 13 offers better value at PKR 272,999 with a value score of 1.1.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 13 costs PKR 272,999 while Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max costs PKR 373,999. The price difference is PKR 101,000.
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