Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Air

Compare Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Air side by side: Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) vs Apple A19 Pro (2nm), 12MP vs 48MP camera, 4352mAh vs…

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iPhone 17 Air

$1,099

10categories won

3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max claims the overall win over the Apple iPhone 17 Air, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the iPhone 13 Pro Max leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Choose the iPhone 13 Pro Max if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 17 Air if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro Max wins on endurance with 4,352 mAh and 27W fast charging.

🎮 GamingiPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro Max leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) and 6GB RAM.

📸 CameraiPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro Max wins photography with 12MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $1099.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Air: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 17 Air
Specification	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Air
Screen size	6.7"	6.6"
Resolution	1284 x 2778Winner	1260 x 2740
Pixel density	457 ppi	457 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1200 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 17 Air
Specification	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Air
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU)	Apple A19 Pro (2nm)
Process node	5 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	8900
Maximum RAM	6 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 17 Air
Specification	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Air
Main sensor	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3Winner	1
Optical zoom	3xWinner	1x
Ultrawide	12 MP	—
Selfie camera	12 MP	24 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 60fps ProRes	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 17 Air
Specification	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Air
Capacity	4,352 mAhWinner	3,150 mAh
Wired charging	27 WWinner	25 W
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 17 Air
Specification	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Air
Weight	240 g	149 gWinner
Thickness	7.65 mm	5.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design	Grade 5 Titanium mid-plate, ultra-thin ceramic back, Ceramic Shield 2 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 17 Air
Specification	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Air
Operating system	iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18	iOS 19
OS updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	6 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 17 Air
Specification	iPhone 13 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Air
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099	$1,099