What's different on the iPhone 13 Pro Max from the 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max are both great smartphones in 2022. But you might be wondering if the changes to the 13 Pro Max make it worth the extra cash for the newer model. If you're curious about the changes to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, read on.
Okay, when it comes to visual differences, the changes appear minimal on these two smartphones. Aside from a notch that is 20% smaller on the iPhone 13 Pro Max, they look remarkably similar. But even though they might look the same, there’s been some upgrades under the hood.
One of the biggest; the battery. Yes, the iPhone 13 Pro Max battery is larger. In fact, it’s one of the best smartphones out there for battery life. Apple has said that it can last up to 28 hours for video playback, up to 25 hours for streaming video, and up to 95 hours for audio playback; and that’s impressive. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is said to last for up to 20 hours of video playback and 80 hours of audio which still a great battery life but a marked difference.
The iPhone 13 models also feature ProMotion. ProMotion is a feature that updates a display 120 times per second (rather than the standard 60 times per second). The 120Hz refresh rate basically provides you with a smoother scrolling experience and improved responsiveness.
For cameras, the iPhone 13 performs better in low-light & evening situations. The larger sensor and wider aperture let the iPhone 13 Pro Max use night mode with a 1-second exposure (instead of the 3-second exposure on the iPhone 12 Pro Max). In addition to this, the introduction of cinematic mode allows content creators and video enthusiasts to shoot in a more — cinematic way. Essentially the camera of the 13 Pro Max does outperform the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the main difference you’ll notice is the improvement on the iphone 13 superwide lens at night.
A few more things to take note of include the slightly heavier weight of the iPhone 13 Pro Max as well as the option for 1TB (terabyte) of storage.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is an impressive smartphone for any user but when it comes to a comparison, the iPhone 13 Pro Max does outperform the same model of the previous generation.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
Release date
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: released in November of 2020
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: released in September of 2021
Battery
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: 3687 mAh
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: 4352 mAh
Both
- Durable stainless steel casing
- Sapphire covered glass on the camera lenses for added protection
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Screen size: 6.7 inches
Dimensions: 6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in.
Weight: 226 grams
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Camera: 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto), 4K video capability
Front-Facing Camera: 12-megapixel
Battery: up to 20 hours of video playback
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Screen size: 6.7 inches
Dimensions: 6.33 x 3.07 x 0.3 in
Weight: 240 grams
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1T
Camera: 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto), 4K video capability
Front-Facing Camera: 12-megapixel
Battery: up to 28 hours of video playback
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