The price gap is huge - almost the price of another smartphone.
Short answer
iPhone 15 Pro Max - A17 Pro, 8 GB of RAM, 48 + 12 + 12 MP. iPhone 13 Pro Max - a big Pro for much less.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.7", Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", OLED, 1290×2796, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 6 GB RAM, 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 GB | 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 8/1024 GB |
| Rear cameras | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 4422 mAh |
| Charging | 15 W | 15 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.65 mm / 238 g | 8.25 mm / 221 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Apple A15 Bionic and Apple A17 Pro. The A17 Pro is two generations newer.
Cameras
48 + 12 + 12 MP on the 15 Pro Max vs 12 + 12 + 12 MP on the 13 Pro Max.
Price
The 13 Pro Max costs much less.
Verdict: who should buy which
- The maximum and long support - iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- A big iPhone on a budget - iPhone 13 Pro Max.
FAQ
How much does the 15 Pro Max weigh?
221 g.
Is the 15 Pro Max protected?
IP68.
Which is cheaper?
The 13 Pro Max.