iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13
43.9Performance44.6
32.4Display35.8
38Camera33.5
30.7Battery38.9
89.3Features89.3
6 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max4 spec wins — iPhone 13
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 13 wins this phone face-off, 44 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and display (+3). iPhone 12 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 34
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 2.5 x vs 1 x
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 14% higher capacity: 3,687 mAh vs 3,240 mAh
- 10% higher Screen size: 6.7 ″ vs 6.1 ″
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 31
- 24% lower weight: 174 g vs 228 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+10% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 1170x2532 |
| Pixel density | 458 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000+3%Top 51% | 920,000Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,080Top 28% | 2,100+1%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,900Top 35% | 5,300+8%Top 31% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.5 x+150% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,687 mAh+14% | 3,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 174 g+24% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+3% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 14 | iOS 15 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro Max | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |