iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB
A15 · iOS · 512GB
iPhone 14 512GB
A15 · iOS · 512GB
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB lands at 87 and iPhone 14 512GB at 83. That puts iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 14 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GBStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB leads on camera (86 vs 82).
Battery life
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GBScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB leads on battery (81 vs 77).
Performance
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GBChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB leads on cpu (87 vs 83).
Display
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GBPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB leads on display (84 vs 80).
Value for money
iPhone 14 512GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPhone 14 512GB more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB | iPhone 14 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 | A15 |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 16 |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 14 512GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB vs iPhone 14 512GB
Which is better, iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB or iPhone 14 512GB? +
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 14 512GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 14 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB or iPhone 14 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.
Which is better for photography, iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB or iPhone 14 512GB? +
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB — leads on camera (86 vs 82). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB or iPhone 14 512GB? +
iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB — leads on battery (81 vs 77). Screen-on time and charging.