Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 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 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance
81.7 ★
64.0
Camera
40.0
70.0 ★
Battery
66.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
82.9 ★
63.0
Overall
71.0
75.2 ★
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
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
70.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
82.9/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
75.2/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.90"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Resolution
1284x2778
1320x2868
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 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/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), 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@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4352 mAh
5391 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 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/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0, 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 + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight
240g
249g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Colors
Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 27
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 18 Pro Max
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (249g)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max wins in camera with 70.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
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 Pro Max offers better value at PKR 373,999 with a value score of 0.8.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max costs PKR 373,999 while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max costs PKR 605,000. The price difference is PKR 231,001.
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