Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Performance
81.7
81.7
Camera
40.0
72.0 ★
Battery
66.0
66.0
Gaming
82.9 ★
75.4
Overall
71.0
77.7 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
72.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
82.9/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
77.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Plus
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1284x2778
1290x2796
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
6 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 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 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
4352 mAh
4383 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
✗ No
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
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
240g
201g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus wins in camera with 72.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
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 15 Plus offers better value at PKR 384,999 with a value score of 0.9.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max costs PKR 373,999 while Apple iPhone 15 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 11,000.
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