Head to head
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 13 Pro Max is the newer phone (2021 vs 2020).
- iPhone 13 Pro Max carries the bigger battery (4,352 mAh vs 3,687 mAh).
- iPhone 13 Pro Max has the faster display (120Hz vs 60Hz).
- iPhone 12 Pro Max is lighter (228 g vs 240 g).
- iPhone 12 Pro Max is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $169 vs $199 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2021-09-24 | 2020-11-13 |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED (ProMotion) | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2778 x 1284 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 12MP 3x telephoto, LiDAR | 12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 12MP 2.5x telephoto, LiDAR |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 4352 mAh | 3687 mAh |
| Charging | Lightning, 20W fast charge, MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | Lightning, 20W fast charge, MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 |
| Weight | 240 g | 228 g |
| Colors at launch | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | iOS 15 | iOS 14 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m / 30 min) | IP68 (6m / 30 min) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Sierra Blue | Pacific Blue |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $199 | $169 |
| Battery replacement | $79 | $75 |
FAQ
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is newer — it launched in 2021, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max launched in 2020.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max: 4,352 mAh vs 3,687 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $169 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max and $199 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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