Comparison between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max

Main features

Before starting to develop which are each of the aspects that must be taken into account when comparing these two devices, from the ITIGIC writing team we want you to know the technical data of both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. iPhone 13 Pro Max. Therefore, below we leave you a table with everything you need to know about them individually.

You already know the main technical specifications of both smartphones, but surely many users will wonder which ones are really the most decisive and which the vast majority of users have to pay attention to in order to draw a conclusion about whether the evolution, or the change What the iPhone 14 Pro Max supposes with respect to the 13 Pro Max is worth it. We will briefly tell you about them below.

• screen . One of the most differential aspects of these generations is clearly on the screen, due to two fundamental points, the elimination of the notch due to the presence of the Dynamic Island and the always-active technology of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
• camera . Obviously, in the Pro models the camera takes on a fundamental factor, and that is that on this occasion there are differences between the two generations both at the photographic and video level, especially at the photographic level thanks to the 48-megapixel wide-angle lens, which of course They are giving a lot of talk but they offer incredible results.
• battery . The Pro Max models, in addition to their size and features, stand out powerfully for their battery, since we can say that it is surely the smartphone with the greatest and best autonomy that a person can acquire.
• power . Obviously, a good processor must be present in an iPhone that is capable of carrying out all the processes and tasks that its users are going to carry out, although in this aspect Apple always more than meets expectations.

What is the difference between them?

Once you know what are the most important points that you have to take into account when evaluating the comparison between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, it is time for us to enter, first of all, those points that separate to both models, that is, in the differences that exist since they are surely what mark the purchase decision of many users.

Screen

Surely the most differentiating point, or at least the one that stands out the most at first glance is the one that has to do with the screen. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will go down in company history for being the first to remove the popular notch , and they have done so to introduce the Dynamic Island , also known as Dynamic Island. The notch has been present on the iPhone since the iPhone X, and now it has been completely redesigned so that, in addition to changing its name, it also adds functionality to users, which is really what many demanded.

The Dynamic Island is not simply a space on the screen that is black and where the Face ID sensors and the front camera of the device are located, but now it is one more element with which the applications and the system itself will interact , since depending on the action that is carried out, that black space will be flooded with functions or data that, of course, will add up when it comes to having that feeling of something new, but above all, they will add up to being really useful for the user.

Another aspect that has changed is the fact that now, the iPhone 14 Pro Max screen will never turn off completely if the user does not want it. And it is that just as in the Apple Watch there is the Always ON Display , this concept of always-on screen has also reached the new iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, although obviously it can be deactivated through the Settings. With this, users will be able to get much more out of the new lock screens that iOS 16 incorporates, something that will not be possible on the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

In other aspects, everything remains the same, a ProMotion screen with an adaptive refresh rate, and a size of 6.7 inches . This is something that all those users who are going to buy one of these models have to take into account, and that is that the size of the device is large, with its advantages and disadvantages, and among the advantages is being able to enjoy it on a Super screen 6.7-inch Retina XDR of all the content you want.

cameras

If we have said that the screen is an important change from the iPhone 14 Pro Max, we cannot say less about the cameras that this device has. Of course, the first thing to make clear is that the iPhone 13 Pro Max is still one of the best smartphones you can find for taking photos and videos, there is no doubt about it. Now, there are differences between one and the other.

The biggest difference at the camera level is that the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a main lens , which is wide-angle, with 48 megapixels , compared to the 12 that the iPhone 13 Pro Max has. In terms of aperture, that of the first is f/1.78 while that of the second is f/1.5. But beware, there are also changes in the ultra-wide angle, since it now has an f/2.2 aperture on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and an f/1.8 on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Where there are no changes is in the telephoto lens, since both have an f / 2.8 aperture. Of course, the lenses of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, despite having less aperture, are brighter.

We now turn to the front camera , which in this case has indeed improved in aperture, reaching f/1.9 on the iPhone 14 Pro Max by f/2.2 on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. For the rest, the only novelty that must also be mentioned is the presence in the new Apple device of the Photonic Engine.

Jump to photographic level

Well, you already know the differences at the hardware level between the two devices, but the most important thing is that you know how this affects the results offered by one and the other. By default, the photos you take with the 48-megapixel wide-angle lens will be 12 , but those 12 will be a combination of the 48, to give much better results. Also, despite having worse openings, thanks to the Photonic Engine the results at the level of luminosity and detail will be better on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Let’s focus on the 48 megapixels. Although photos of this type cannot be taken as standard, those users who activate RAW photography on their iPhone will be able to take 48-megapixel photos , with all that this entails, since the information that you will have at your disposal to be able to edit and rescale it will be much larger, although you also have to take into account the available storage.

The presence of a 48 megapixel lens has also meant that there are now up to 4 preset focal lengths to be able to take pictures with the iPhone. In the 13 Pro Max there are x0.5, x1 and x3 , while in the 14 Pro Max one is added, having x0.5, x1, x2 and x3 available. Both the x1 and x2 are made with the wide angle lens.

New recording mode

We come to the video section, and it is that if at the photographic level there may be other options from the competition that resemble results with the iPhone, at the video level it can be said with total emphaticity that it is the king , it is the smartphone that records the best of the entire market, and if the 13 Pro Max was before, with the advantages that the 14 Pro Max now has, it is this who takes the throne without any doubt.

To everything that the iPhone 13 Pro Max already offers, we must add two new advantages that are present in the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The first of these is that Cinema Mode is now available in 4K , something that many users have been asking for since it was incorporated into the iPhone 13. But it is also that, if the iPhone already has extremely overwhelming image stabilization , Apple has introduced Action Mode , which is capable of further stabilizing shots that are carried out in motion. To do this, what Apple does is use the ultra-wide angle lens and then cut the image to achieve that beastly stabilization through software.

Reasonable similarities

You already know the main differences between the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but it is obvious that not everything is going to be about the points of disagreement, but those in which they are most similar are also important to take into account. account, especially when having to decide which of these two models you have to stay with.

Design

In the same way that the change of the notch for the Dynamic Island is noticeable at first glance, it is also appreciated that the design of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is exactly the same as that of the 13 Pro Max, which in turn inherited the design of the iPhone. 12 ProMax. Now, that is not to say that it is not a really nice and elegant device.

Made of surgical grade stainless steel that gives the device a really nice matte finish. In addition, the fact that the back is made of this material makes the iPhone much more resistant to scratches from daily use than if we compare it with normal models. What has changed has been the color palette in which this equipment is available, well, it has changed in part, since two of the four colors are relatively new. Below is the list with the different options that each of the models have.

• iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Silver.
  • Graphite.
  • alpine blue.
  • Prayed.
  • alpine green.
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Silver.
  • Space black.
  • Dark purple.
  • Prayed.

Battery

One of the aspects that many users end up opting for the Pro Max model is because of the huge battery they have. In this case there have been no changes between one model and another, since at the mAh level they are very even , this added to how well optimized the operating system is and the performance of their corresponding processors results in a truly enviable autonomy, in fact, it is the autonomy that an iPhone has always been asked for, so with them you will have the opportunity to not worry about the battery throughout the day, knowing that whatever you do you will be able to reach the end of the day without problem.

As for the charging of the equipment , there are no differences either and this is surely not good news for many users who were hoping that the iPhone 14 Pro Max would include the USB-C port. Therefore, both models can be charged via the Lightning port, with wireless charging and via MagSafe technology. They do have a fast charge of up to 20 W, capable of charging the device up to 50% in 35 minutes.

Power

If something has never been a problem for Apple, it has been the power of its iPhone. These devices are characterized by fluidity, speed and a great user experience that is the result, first of all, of how well optimized the operating system is and second, of the chips that they incorporate inside.

How could it be otherwise, there is an evolution, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has the A15 Bionic , while the 14 Pro Max makes the leap to the A16 Bionic . However, the reality is that you will not notice differences in the operation between one and the other, obtaining in both cases a very good user experience. In fact, surely if the 14 Pro Max included the A15 Bionic from the 13 Pro Max, the experience would be just as positive.

Price

We reached a determining point of the comparison, the price you have to pay for both devices. Here there has been a significant change between both models, since the iPhone 13 Pro Max went on the market for 1,259 euros in its most basic version , that is, the 128 GB version, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at 1,469 euros in its 128 GB version .

The increase in the price of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is caused by different reasons beyond the control of the Cupertino company, has caused the iPhone 13 Pro Max to not lower its price too much in the stores where it can be purchased, because we remind you that this equipment is no longer available in the Apple Store . Therefore, when deciding to buy between one and the other, you have to really assess what you are looking for, and based on this, choose the option that will best satisfy your needs.

our conclusion

Whenever we carry out a comparison of this type, we like to end by telling you the personal opinion of the ITIGIC writing team. It is clear that we are dealing with two pieces of devices that offer enviable features for all users, that is, with both the user experience is going to be really good.

However, as we have mentioned, the price difference between them is evident, which is probably why many users are looking for a top-of-the-range device, with an excellent battery and a good camera, but without many pretensions to use it professional have the best possible option in the iPhone 13 Pro Max .

On the other hand, if you really want to use your equipment professionally at the audiovisual content creation level, perhaps the iPhone 14 Pro Max can give you that extra feature with RAW photos at 48 megapixels and the action mode that the iPhone 13 Pro Max does not have it, although keep in mind that they are small details that you have to assess depending on the use that you are really going to make of them.