Comparison iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
Is iPhone 14 Pro Max even worth it?
Models with the Pro Max moniker are among the most feature-rich and expensive iPhones. While Apple hasn’t been differentiating between Pro and Pro Max model features lately, the latter is perched above the former by having a larger display.
But does it make sense to invest in the iPhone 14 Pro Max if you own last year’s iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Performance and RAM
Apple has once again taken mobile chip performance to the next level. Last year we had the A15 Bionic with a 6-core CPU with two performance cores and four power-saving cores. Now we have the A16 Bionic.
While it also has a 6-core CPU with two performance cores and four power-saving cores, a 5-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine, it is manufactured using a 4nm process. In contrast, the A15 Bionic is manufactured using a 5nm process. So it’s no surprise that the iPhone 14 Pro will be a performance leader. RAM remains 6GB.
Display
The display diagonal may have remained 6.7 inches, but it’s been improved in almost every respect. The resolution has jumped from 2778×1284 at 458 pixels per inch to 2796×1290 at 460 pixels per inch, peak brightness has gone from 1200 to 1600 nits, and Apple is now listing an outdoor peak brightness of 2000 nits in the case of the newcomer.
Because the adaptive refresh rate now starts at 1 Hz, there’s also an always-on display feature. iPhone 13 Pro Max begins at 10 Hz and ends at a matching 120 Hz. The big thing, of course, is Dynamic Island. So Apple has redesigned its cutout into this “island” that is interactive and complements iOS 16 perfectly.
Camera specs
There’s no doubt that the new generation will provide better quality and more detailed photos, thanks to the new Photonic Engine and a redesigned camera system. However, we’ll only see how much that will be by testing. The new camera can film in 4K HDR at up to 30 fps (even with the TrueDepth camera) and has been given an Action Mode.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Wide-angle camera: 12 MPx, OIS with sensor-shift, f/1.5
- Ultra-wide camera: 12 MPx, f/1.8, 120˚ angle of view
- Telephoto: 12 MPx, 3x optical zoom, OIS, f/2.8
- LiDAR scanner
- Front camera: 12 MPx, f/2.2
iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Wide-angle camera: 48 MPx, 2x zoom, OIS with 2nd generation sensor shift, f/1.78
- Ultra-wide camera: 12 MPx, f/2.2, 120˚ angle of view
- Telephoto: 12 MPx, 3x optical zoom, OIS, f/2.8
- LiDAR scanner
- Front camera: 12 MPx, f/1.9, PDAF
Design and dimensions
At first glance, the two generations are very similar, but there have still been a lot of changes. iPhone 13 Pro Max is currently available in alpine green, mountain blue, silver, gold and graphite grey, while the new one has a colour palette of dark purple, gold, silver and space black. At first glance, you can also distinguish them by the again larger output of the novelty’s camera module. However, the dimensions have also changed slightly.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
- height 160.8 mm
- width 78.1 mm
- thickness 7.65 mm
- weight 238 g
iPhone 14 Pro Max
- height 160.7 mm
- width 77.6 mm
- thickness 7.85 mm
- weight 240 g
Spill, water and dust resistance retained. Both models, therefore, comply with the IP68 specification (up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 6 metres) by IEC 60529.
Battery and other specifications
Although Apple claims one hour more in the case of video playback, it can be assumed that the battery included is identical, namely the one with a capacity of 4352 mAh. However, Apple also claims the same fast charging support, i.e. charging up to 50% in 30 minutes using at least a 20W adapter. There is no shortage of MagSafe or Qi.
The novelty offers Bluetooth 5.3 instead of 5.0, has accurate dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou), can communicate by satellite and provides car crash detection, as Apple has incorporated a gyroscope and accelerometer. So instead of a three-axis gyroscope, there’s
gyroscope with high dynamic range, and the accelerometer has learned to sense high overload.
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References: Apple Event — September 14 2021, Apple Event — September 7 2022, Apple.com
