Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is the largest model in the iPhone 13 family. It's no longer the most comprehensive model this year as the differences with the smaller 13 Pro have largely disappeared. But that's not to say there's no progress. What exactly and what you get out of it we explain to you here.

Less difference, more movement

Last year, Apple tried to add some distinction between the entry-level Pro and larger Pro Max. Think further zoom and the presence of Sensor-shift image stabilization. Those differences have been straightened out this year, so you'll find them on the smaller Pro as well. The choice to go for this 13 Pro Max mainly comes down to whether you want a larger screen with a larger battery. That makes choosing a lot easier. Completely new this year is the display. For the first time on an iPhone, we find ProMotion here. Something that some iPads already had. The 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR screen with ProMotion can switch the refresh rate between 10 and 120 Hz. Depending on how much motion there is. This delivers much smoother animations and it also saves battery life.

Professional camera

Apple mentions as the biggest difference compared to last year the renewed camera system. On paper it seems almost the same but the differences are deeper. The ultra wide-angle camera is completely renewed this year and much more sensitive to light. It captures up to 2.2x more light and therefore also does night photography. And the presence of autofocus creates a macro mode that lets you take sharp photos and videos at very close range. The telephoto lens can zoom up to 3x optically, which corresponds to a 77mm focal length. The entire camera system now has a 6x optical zoom to get even closer. There are also differences in the software area. There is now Cinematic mode where you can play with sharpness/depth more. Filming in Dolby Vision or ProRes is also possible. Although the latter mode does not work if you have the 128GB model.

Main Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Specifications

• 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion at up to 120Hz
• 12+12+12MP camera with ultra-wide angle, 3x telephoto and 4K video
• TrueDepth camera with 12MP sensor, night mode and Face ID
• Waterproof IP68 stainless steel and Ceramic Shield
• 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB storage available
• Apple A15 Bionic processor delivers powerful graphics
• 5G support for blazing-fast mobile internet

Energy-efficient A15 Bionic

Apple is powering the iPhone 13 Pro Max with its latest chipset, the A15 Bionic. Consisting of nearly 15 billion transistors, this is the most powerful chipset ever in a mobile phone. Especially its graphics performance is impressive thanks to a 5-core GPU. The battery is slightly larger this year and offers up to 2.5 hours longer battery life than its predecessor. Charging can be done via a Lightning cable or wirelessly. You can Choose between Apple's own MagSafe (up to 15W) or the Qi standard (up to 7.5W). Apple also brings a new storage capacity. Who always runs out of space can now choose a 1TB version.

Pro and cons iPhone 13 Pro Max

• 120Hz ProMotion display
• 2.5 hours longer battery life
• Even more professional camera
• Version with 1TB storage

• A notch nowadays is no longer acceptable for a flagship