iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2021
iPhone 13 Pro Max
The big Pro: 120 Hz ProMotion, the full Pro camera system, and class-leading battery life in a hefty package.
iPhone 13 Pro Max: key facts
When was the iPhone 13 Pro Max released?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max was released in September 24, 2021. Apple discontinued it in September 2022.
How much did the iPhone 13 Pro Max cost?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max launched at $1,099 in 2021 — about $1,275 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPhone 13 Pro Max’s specs?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max used a Apple A15 Bionic running at 3.23 GHz, with 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. It ran iOS 15.
Why does the iPhone 13 Pro Max matter?
Longest battery life of any iPhone at launch.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A15 Bionic · 3.23 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2778×1284, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 240 g |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.65 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 15 |
| Released | September 24, 2021 |
| Discontinued | September 2022 |
| Launch price | $1,099 |
How the iPhone 13 Pro Max compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.7× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.23 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.0× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,099 in 2021 — about $1,275 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
At 240 g it was among the heaviest iPhones ever — all battery and steel.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25