Apple
iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB
A15 · iOS · 128GB
87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
A16 · iOS · 512GB
87
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB lands at 87 and iPhone 15 Plus 512GB at 87. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 15 Plus 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB 87
vs 87 iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB
87 cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
87 cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | iPhone 15 Plus 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 | A16 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 512GB |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB vs iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
Which is better, iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 15 Plus 512GB? +
Both score 87 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Plus 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 15 Plus 512GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.