iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Flat edges on iPhone 13 Pro Max, it’s way heavier
- Larger 6.7″ screen vs 6.5″, 120Hz ProMotion on 13 Pro Max
- Apple A15 vs Apple A13
- Triple camera system, but upgraded on 13 Pro Max
- Big improvement in battery life
- New color options
Display and Design
Finally with 120Hz ProMotion!
In terms of display quality, the iPhone 13 Pro Max features a slightly larger screen: a 6.7-inch one vs 6.5 inches on the 11 Pro Max, but both use the same OLED technology for similarly vibrant colors and both have about the same resolution, and they look plenty sharp. The newer model comes with a 20% smaller notch, which is great.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max also has a higher peak brightness (1,000 nits peak vs 800 nits on the 11 Pro Max) for more comfortable outdoor use. The newer model also brings one really exciting upgrade: 120Hz ProMotion for super smooth scrolling! Apple has optimized iOS and the screen automatically varies from 10Hz with static content to 120Hz when you need those smooth scrolling speeds. Compare that to a static 60Hz refresh on the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Battery and Charging
Will this be the biggest upgrade to iPhone battery life?
Apple does not specify the exact battery capacity for its iPhones, but earlier leaks have mentioned a 4,352mAh battery on iPhone 13 Pro Max vs 3,969mAh in iPhone 11 Pro Max. If true, that’s a difference of 383mAh, or a nearly 10% larger battery.
But we don’t have to rely just on the leaks: Apple is actually giving us some official battery estimates, and this is where things get crazy. Apple says the iPhone 13 Pro Max can stream videos for up to 25 hours straight, compared to just 12 hours on the 11 Pro Max, which is yes, twice as long! For videos you have on your device the delta is not that big, the 13 Pro Max can play back 28 hours straight compared to 20 hours on the 11 Pro Max. Still, those are some pretty big improvements, and we cannot wait to test them out ourselves.
On the charger front, iPhone 11 Pro Max users are in for a bit of a disappointment as a charger is no longer included in the box. Plan on spending an additional $20 bucks for an Apple fast charger. Unfortunately, even this “fast charger” maxes out at about 20W charging speeds, which is not all that fast by modern standards.
Cameras
Still three cameras on the back, but upgraded
The iPhone 11 Pro Max launched with new camera features like Night Mode, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max takes things further.
On the back, you will still have three cameras: a main, an ultra-wide and a slightly longer zoom lens (3X zoom on iPhone 13 Pro Max vs 2X zoom on iPhone 11 Pro Max).
Here are the differences in camera hardware:
- Wide camera — 26mm, f/1.5 aperture on 13 Pro Max vs f/1.8 aperture on 11 Pro Max, 1.9µm vs 1.4µm pixel size
- Ultra-wide camera — 0.5X, 13mm, f/1.8 aperture vs f/2.4 aperture
- Telephoto camera — 3X zoom vs 2X zoom on 11 Pro Max, f/2.8 aperture on 13 Pro Max vs f/2.0 aperture
In simple words, the wider aperture on the main camera and its new capabilities allow the 13 Pro Max to capture a lot more light.
As for other new camera features, the 13 series bring a new feature called Photographic Styles. This is basically photo filers on steroids: you can do local edits in real time and you can see the results right in the camera viewfinder. You can pick a more vibrant look, or a more subdued look… just select your personal style, and you can have the iPhone remember that personal preference and later use it across all your photos.
Performance: Apple A15 vs A13
Back when the iPhone 11 Pro Max launched, it was the fastest phone on the market, and Apple has only been extending its lead in chip performance. The new Apple A15 Bionic chip inside the iPhone 13 Pro Max should bring improvements in CPU, GPU and AI performance, plus camera ISP improvements.
An important upgrade of the iPhone 13 Pro Max comes in connectivity as it has 5G support with a ton of bands, while the 11 Pro Max only has 4G LTE connectivity.
This article will be updated when additional information and benchmarks about the A15 surfaces.
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: Specs Comparison
And here is a detailed specs comparison between the iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
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Size and Weight | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm, 240g | 160.84 x 78.09 x 7.39 mm, 228g (8oz) |
Display | 6.7″ OLED, 120Hz Pro Motion 1284 x 2778 pixels |
6.5″ OLED @60Hz 1242 x 2688 pixels |
Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic |
RAM | *6GB | *4GB |
Storage | 128G / 256G / 512GB / 1TB, non expandable | 64GB / 256G / 512GB, non expandable |
Cameras | 12MP wide camera, f/1.5, 1.9-micron pixels 12MP ultra-wide camera with faster, f/1.8 aperture 12MP 3X zoom camera |
12MP wide camera, f/1.8, 1.4-micron pixels 12MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.4 12MP 2X zoom camera |
Battery size | *4,352mAh 25 hours of video streaming |
*3,969mAh 12 hours of video streaming |
Charging speeds | 20W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless |
Prices | starting from $1,100 | after iPhone 13 launch, iPhone 11 Pro Max is no longer available at Apple.com (but will remain on sale at carriers) |
Do you think Apple has done enough for iPhone 11 Pro Max users to convince them to switch to the beefier and newer iPhone 13 Pro Max? Let us know in the comments below!
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