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iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max

Comparing the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max: Why Certified Pre-Owned Devices from Plug Are a Smart Choice

Introduction

Apple's iPhones have always set the bar high when it comes to smartphones. With the recent launch of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, many are wondering how it compares to its predecessor, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. In this blog post, we'll dissect the features, performance, and capabilities of both models to help you make an educated decision. Plus, we'll highlight the benefits of purchasing certified pre-owned devices from Plug.

Design and Build

iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • Ceramic Shield front cover
  • Aluminum and glass back
  • IP68 water and dust resistance

iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • Ceramic Shield front cover
  • Stainless steel and glass back
  • IP68 water and dust resistance

While both models are strikingly elegant and durable, boasting Ceramic Shield and IP68 rating, their material choices differ slightly, giving a bit of an edge to the iPhone 13 Pro Max's stainless steel back in terms of premium feel.

Display

iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
  • HDR, True Tone, Wide Color (P3)

iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, Wide Color (P3)

The display technologies are nearly identical, offering users crisp visuals, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness levels.

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • A16 Bionic chip
  • 6-core CPU
  • 5-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine

iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • A15 Bionic chip
  • 6-core CPU
  • 4-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine

The iPhone 15 Pro Max offers a generational leap in performance with its A16 Bionic chip, giving users a more fluid and responsive experience.

Camera Systems

Both phones offer a top-of-the-line camera system, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max takes it up a notch with better low-light capabilities and additional computational photography features.

Battery Life

While both devices offer commendable battery life, the efficiency improvements in the A16 Bionic chip give the iPhone 15 Pro Max a slight edge in this category.

Why Choose Certified Pre-Owned from Plug?

  1. Cost-Efficient: Get devices that perform like new at a fraction of the cost.
  2. Quality Assured: All pre-owned devices are thoroughly inspected and tested for quality.
  3. Warranty: Enjoy peace of mind with Plug's warranty on certified pre-owned devices.
  4. Eco-Friendly: Make a sustainable choice by opting for pre-owned devices.

Conclusion

The iPhone 15 Pro Max offers an upgrade over the iPhone 13 Pro Max in almost all aspects—be it performance, camera capabilities, or battery life. However, if you are looking for a deal, a certified pre-owned iPhone 13 Pro Max from Plug offers a fantastic balance of features and affordability.

In our upcoming posts, we will delve deeper into more iPhone comparisons and the advantages of choosing certified pre-owned electronics from Plug. Stay tuned!

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Compare Specs

iPhone 15 Pro Max (Unlocked)
iPhone 15 Pro Max (Unlocked) Sale priceFrom $829.99 Regular price$1,099.99
iPhone 13 Pro Max (Unlocked)
iPhone 13 Pro Max (Unlocked) Sale priceFrom $579.99 Regular price$1,099.99
iPhone 15 Pro Max (Unlocked)
iPhone 15 Pro Max (Unlocked) Sale priceFrom $829.99 Regular price$1,099.99
iPhone 13 Pro Max (Unlocked)
iPhone 13 Pro Max (Unlocked) Sale priceFrom $579.99 Regular price$1,099.99
Color Options

Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium.

alpine green, gold, silver, sierra blue, graphite

Display

Super Retina XDR display
6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
Dynamic Island
Super Retina XDR display
6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
Dynamic Island

Super Retina XDR display
6.7-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display1
HDR Display
ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
2778-by-1284-pixel resolution at 458 ppi

Camera

Pro camera system (48MP Main, 12MP Ultra Wide, and 12MP Telephoto)
Main: 48MP, ƒ/1.78 aperture
Ultra Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture
Telephoto: 12MP, ƒ/2.8 aperture
Second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization
.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x optical zoom options

Pro 12MP camera system (Main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto)
Main: ƒ/1.5 aperture
Ultra Wide: ƒ/1.8 aperture
Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture
Sensor-shift optical image stabilization
.5x, 1x, 3x optical zoom options

Video Recording

4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K HDR at 30 fps)
Action mode
ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording

4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps

Power and Battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
MagSafe and Qi wireless charging

Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
MagSafe and Qi wireless charging

5G Compatible

yes

yes