Introduction
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is a premium smartphone that was released by Apple in September 2021. It is the largest and most powerful model in the iPhone 13 series, with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, and a resolution of 2778-by-1284 pixels at 458 ppi1. It has a surgical-grade stainless steel band, a textured matte glass back, and a durable design that is resistant to abrasion and corrosion. It runs on the A15 Bionic chip, which has a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine for fast performance and machine learning. It also has 6GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
Design
Here are some details about the design of iPhone 13 Pro Max:
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, which is an adaptive refresh rate technology that can go up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling and animations. The display has a resolution of 2778-by-1284 pixels at 458 ppi and supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, and 1000 nits of brightness. The display also has rounded corners that follow a curved design and a Ceramic Shield glass layer that is tougher than any smartphone glass.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a surgical-grade stainless steel band that surrounds the phone and gives it a premium feel and durability. It also has a textured matte glass back that is resistant to abrasion and corrosion13. The phone comes in four colors: graphite, gold, silver, and sierra blue.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a Pro 12MP camera system on the back that consists of a telephoto lens, a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide lens, and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. The camera system has a large bump that protrudes from the back of the phone and houses various sensors and flash. The camera system offers various features such as Night Mode, HDR, photo styles, macro mode, Cinematic mode, and more.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 12MP selfie camera on the front that is located in a notch at the top center of the display. The notch is slightly smaller than the previous model but still noticeable. The selfie camera also has an SL 3D depth sensor that supports Face ID, which is a facial recognition system that unlocks the phone and authenticates payments.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, which means it can survive up to 6 meters underwater for up to 30 minutes13. It also has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on the screen to prevent smudges.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a Lightning port at the bottom of the phone for charging and data transfer132. It does not have a USB-C port or a 3.5mm headphone jack3. It also has stereo speakers, a microphone, and an antenna band at the bottom.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a power button on the right side of the phone, which also supports Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology for spatial awareness and precise location tracking13. It also has volume buttons and a mute switch on the left side of the phone. It also has an eSIM tray on the right side or a dual SIM tray on the left side depending on the region.
Performance and Software
Here are some details about the performance and software of iPhone 13 Pro Max:
iPhone 13 Pro Max runs on the A15 Bionic chip, which is a 5nm processor with a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. The A15 Bionic chip is the fastest smartphone chip in the world, according to Apple, and it delivers up to 50% faster performance than the competition1. It also supports machine learning and artificial intelligence tasks such as Face ID, Siri, Cinematic mode, Live Text, and more.
iPhone 13 Pro Max has 6GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. It does not have a microSD card slot or a headphone jack. It also has a Lightning port for charging and data transfer.
iPhone 13 Pro Max comes with iOS 15 pre-installed, which is the latest version of Apple’s operating system12. iOS 15 offers new features such as Focus mode, which lets users customize their notifications and home screen based on different activities and contexts; Live Text, which lets users copy, paste, translate, or look up text from photos; FaceTime enhancements, such as spatial audio, portrait mode, grid view, SharePlay, and FaceTime links; Safari redesign, which introduces a new tab bar, tab groups, extensions, and voice search; and more.
iPhone 13 Pro Max also supports Apple Pay, Siri, AirDrop, AirPlay, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, Apple One, and other Apple services. It also supports 5G networks and has Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, Ultra Wideband (UWB), and Lightning connectivity options.
Camera
Here are some details about the camera of iPhone 13 Pro Max:
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a Pro 12MP camera system that consists of a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a wide-angle lens with a faster aperture and sensor-shift optical image stabilization, an ultra-wide lens with a much faster aperture and autofocus, and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for depth sensing1. The camera system offers various features such as Night Mode, HDR, photo styles, macro mode, portrait mode, panorama mode, and more. can also record videos in 4K resolution at up to 60fps with 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, and Cinematic mode. Cinematic mode is a new feature that allows users to create videos with shallow depth of field and automatic focus changes. The iPhone 13 Pro Max also has a 12MP selfie camera with an SL 3D depth sensor that supports Face ID, HDR, portrait mode, Animoji, Memoji, and more.
iPhone 13 Pro Max has been tested by DXOMARK and received a score of 137 for its camera performance, ranking sixth among all smartphones. The phone scored well for its accurate and repeatable target exposure, nice color and white balance, fast and accurate autofocus, good detail in indoor and outdoor conditions, and accurate and stable target exposure with fairly wide dynamic range in video. However, it also showed some luminance noise on primary, ultra-wide and tele lenses, especially in low light; occasional artifacts such as color quantization and ringing; limited dynamic range in high-contrast scenes; and some focus inconsistencies in Cinematic mode.
Comparisons
Here are some comparisons of iPhone 13 Pro Max with other phones:
- Compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a larger screen size (6.7 inches vs. 6.1 inches), a higher resolution (2778 x 1284 pixels vs. 2532 x 1170 pixels), and a longer battery life (28 hours vs. 22 hours of video playback). The two phones share the same camera system, processor, storage options, and design features.
- Compared to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a smaller screen size (6.7 inches vs. 6.8 inches), a lower resolution (2778 x 1284 pixels vs. 3200 x 1440 pixels), and a lower refresh rate (120Hz vs. 144Hz). The Galaxy S21 Ultra also has a higher megapixel count on its cameras (108MP vs. 12MP on the main camera, 40MP vs. 12MP on the selfie camera), a higher optical zoom range (10x vs. 3x), and a microSD card slot for expandable storage. However, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a faster processor (A15 Bionic vs. Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100), a larger battery capacity (4352mAh vs. 5000mAh), and better video recording features (ProRes, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR).
- Compared to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a smaller screen size (6.7 inches vs. 6.81 inches), a lower resolution (2778 x 1284 pixels vs. 3200 x 1440 pixels), and a lower refresh rate (120Hz vs. 144Hz). The Mi 11 Ultra also has a higher megapixel count on its cameras (50MP vs. 12MP on the main camera, 48MP vs. 12MP on the telephoto and ultra-wide cameras, 20MP vs. 12MP on the selfie camera), a higher optical zoom range (5x vs. 3x), and a rear display for selfies and notifications. However, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a faster processor (A15 Bionic vs. Snapdragon 888), a larger battery capacity (4352mAh vs. 5000mAh), and better video recording features (ProRes, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR).
Box Include
Here are some details about the box contents of iPhone 13 Pro Max:
iPhone 13 Pro Max comes in a slim white box with an image of the phone on the front and some information on the back1. The box is made of recycled paper and has a pull tab to open it easily.
Inside the box, you will find the iPhone 13 Pro Max itself, wrapped in a protective film that also shows some basic instructions on how to set up the phone. You will also find a USB Type-C to Lightning cable, a SIM ejector tool, an Apple sticker, and some documents. The cable is braided and supports fast charging. What you will not find in the box are a power adapter, headphones, or a Lightning to headphone jack adapter. Apple has removed these accessories from the box since last year, citing environmental reasons and assuming that most users already have them. However, you can buy them separately from Apple or other retailers if you need them.
Price
Here are some details about the price of iPhone 13 Pro Max
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a starting price of $1,099 for the 128GB model and goes up to $1,599 for the 1TB model1. The price varies depending on the storage capacity and the carrier or retailer. The phone is available in four colors: graphite, gold, silver, and sierra blue1.
iPhone 13 Pro Max can be purchased from Apple’s website or authorized retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Amazon. It can also be bought from carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and others. Some carriers and retailers may offer trade-in deals, discounts, or installment plans for the phone.
iPhone 13 Pro Max is also available in other countries and regions with different prices and currencies.