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 8 Plus 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 8 Plus
Performance
81.7 ★
47.9
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
66.0 ★
40.0
Gaming
82.9 ★
46.3
Overall
71.0 ★
45.4
Value for Money
—
Best Value ★
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 8 Plus
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 8 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
5.50"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x1920
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
3 GB
Storage
128 GB
64 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)
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4352 mAh
2691 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
📶 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, 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
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
240g
202g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
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 8 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone 8 Plus offers better 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 8 Plus
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 8 Plus?
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 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 8 Plus?
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 8 Plus offers better value at PKR 120,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 8 Plus?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max costs PKR 373,999 while Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999. The price difference is PKR 253,000.
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