Launch report · Apple
iPhone 13 Pro Max: The 2021 Pro Max — first 120 Hz iPhone, and a battery-life champion of its day.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2021·$1,099·Score 80/100
The 13 Pro Max delivered the first 120 Hz iPhone screen and outstanding battery life. The A15 is still smooth in daily use, and with several iOS versions of support remaining it is a reasonable second-hand pick.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.7" LTPO OLED
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.5
Battery
4,352 mAh
Weight
240 g
What stands out
- First iPhone with a 120 Hz ProMotion display.
- Exceptional battery life for its generation.
- Strong, reliable triple-camera system.
- Long iOS support life remaining.
What to watch
- Lightning port and 5 nm A15 show its age.
- Heavy 240 g stainless-steel body.
- 12 MP main sensor — pre-48 MP era.
- Discontinued by Apple.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
$1200 · score 89/100